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scauper

scauper

9.9
A curved cutting tool for scooping broad areas from wood or metal used in engraving
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The engraver selected his scauper to remove large sections of wood quickly.

Examples

  • She learned to handle the scauper delicately when working on detailed metal engravings.

  • He uses a scauper to create intricate designs.

  • He bought a new set of tools, including a fine scauper for broad cuts.

  • The scauper is essential for detailed woodwork.

  • The engraver selected his scauper to remove large sections of wood quickly.

  • She learned to handle the scauper delicately when working on detailed metal engravings.

  • He bought a new set of tools, including a fine scauper for broad cuts.

Synonyms

scorper
vsscauper
  • Specialized
9.9

A tool with a curved blade for scooping out large areas of wood or metal

is the more technical name used by specialists for the same tool

Surface Forms

scauper singular
scaupers plural

Etymology

Scauper looks and sounds like scoop, and a helpful way to remember it is that it names a curved tool for 'scooping' out wood or metal in broad cuts. That's why a scauper is used by engravers to remove large areas quickly.