compass plane

/ˌkʌmpəs pleɪn/
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Definitions of compass plane
  1. noun
    a plane with a flexible face that can plane concave or convex surfaces
    synonyms: circular plane
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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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