spokeshave

/ˌspoʊkˈʃeɪv/
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Other forms: spokeshaves

Definitions of spokeshave
  1. noun
    a small plane that has a handle on each side of its blade; used for shaping or smoothing cylindrical wooden surfaces (originally wheel spokes)
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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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