planish
[ plan-ish ]
verb (used with object)
to give a smooth finish to (metal) by striking lightly with a smoothly faced hammer or die.
to give a smooth finish to (metal, paper, etc.) by passing through rolls.
Origin of planish
11350–1400; Middle English planyssyng (gerund) <Old French planiss-, long stem of planir to smooth, derivative of plan level <Latin plānusplain1
Other words from planish
- plan·ish·er, noun
- un·plan·ished, adjective
Words Nearby planish
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How to use planish in a sentence
Russia sheet iron is a planish iron having a lustrous, metallic gray finish.
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British Dictionary definitions for planish
planish
/ (ˈplænɪʃ) /
verb
(tr) to give a final finish to (metal) by hammering or rolling to produce a smooth surface
Origin of planish
1C16: from Old French planir to smooth out, from Latin plānus flat, plain 1
Derived forms of planish
- planisher, noun
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