planing machine

noun

: a machine that planes: such as

a

: planer

b

: a stationary machine for planing wood compare buzz planer, cylinder planer

c

: a portable machine for planing a floor or deck

d

: a machine for planing stone slabs

e

: a rotary hand machine that fits over an engine steam chest and is used for planing the valve seat

Word History

Etymology

from gerund of plane entry 1

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