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planing machine

noun

Definition of planing machine

: 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

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History and Etymology for planing machine

from gerund of plane entry 1

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