swarf

noun

ˈswȯrf 

: material (such as metallic particles and abrasive fragments) removed by a cutting or grinding tool

Examples of swarf in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The swarf is collected and cleaned, and then can be remelted. — Willy Shih, Forbes, 10 July 2022

So, the technical term for this manufacturing debris is called swarf. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 3 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

probably from Middle English *swerf, from Old English geswearf, gesweorf; akin to Old English sweorfan to file away — more at swerve

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for swarf

• dwarf
• morph
• orf
• wharf
• polymorph