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compass plane

noun

, Carpentry.
  1. a plane for smoothing curved surfaces.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of compass plane1

First recorded in 1840–50

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Example Sentences

In Fig. 2726 is shown a much superior form of circular or compass plane.

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