shaving iron
Historically, "shaving iron" referred to various tools used for smoothing or shaping materials, particularly in trades like woodworking and metalworking.
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Definition
C2Woodworking
(historical, technical)A tool with a blade used to shave or smooth wood surfaces, similar to a spokeshave.
Example
- The craftsman used a shaving iron to refine the wooden chair's surface.
C2Metalworking
(historical, technical)An implement used for smoothing metal edges or surfaces.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "shaving iron":
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