edge tool
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of edge tool
Middle English word dating back to 1300–50
Example Sentences
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It should always be remembered that a saw is an edge tool, and its edges are as liable to injury as any edges.
From Handwork in Wood by Noyes, William
If heeded, the result would be an edge tool that assured its owner "ease and delight."
From Woodworking Tools 1600-1900 by Welsh, Peter C.
What is commonly termed grinding is the class of grinding that is followed as a trade, such as file grinding, saw grinding, plate grinding, edge tool and cutlery grinding.
From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua
Some of the hewn stones were 4 feet 7 inches by 2 feet 4 inches, and 15 inches thick, and had been squared and polished with some sort of an edge tool.
From The Life of Captain James Cook by Kitson, Arthur
Or by waiting a few minutes until the glue thickens, much of it can readily be peeled off with an edge tool.
From Handwork in Wood by Noyes, William
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