spokeshave

[ spohk-sheyv ]

noun

1. a cutting tool having a blade set between two handles, originally for shaping spokes, spoke, but now in general use for dressing curved edges of wood and forming round bars and shapes.

spokeshave

/ ˈspəʊkˌʃeɪv /

noun

1. a small plane with two handles, one on each side of its blade, used for shaping or smoothing cylindrical wooden surfaces, such as spokes

Word History and Origins

Origin of spokeshave¹

First recorded in 1500–10; spoke ² + shave

Example Sentences

Holding the thin end in the vise, pare the curves with a knife, spokeshave, or draw-knife.

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The spokeshave should be held rather lightly so as to allow it to follow the curve.

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Use the spokeshave to pare off the four corners (to sharpen the sword), and finish them with a plane.

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The galvano-cautery, trephine, and spokeshave should be avoided.

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Prepare the cocoanuts by cutting them up into thin slices with a spokeshave or machine.

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