bead plane

noun

Carpentry.

a plane for cutting beads.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of bead plane¹

First recorded in 1855–60

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Example Sentences

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The joint may be made by using the plough plane, the rebate plane and a suitably-sized bead plane, the loose tongues being inserted as shown and fastened by screws and glue.