circular plane

circular plane
noun
a plane with a flexible face that can plane concave or convex surfaces
Syn: ↑compass plane
Hypernyms: ↑plane, ↑carpenter's plane, ↑woodworking plane

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noun
: a woodworking plane with flexible face adjustable for planing convex or concave surfaces — called also compass plane

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