block plane

/blɑk pleɪn/
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Definitions of block plane
  1. noun
    a small plane used on end grains of wood
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    type of:
    carpenter's plane, plane, woodworking plane
    a carpenter's hand tool with an adjustable blade for smoothing or shaping wood
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