to swarf
9.9
To make small loose pieces from metal or stone by working on them
- verb
- /swɔrf/
- Specialized
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producir virutas
- The machine swarfs metal during the cutting process.
Examples
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Modern lathes are designed to efficiently swarf excess material during production.
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After hours of work, the technician had swarfed a pile of fine metal shavings.
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The machinist carefully swarfed the metal rod to achieve a smooth finish.
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He swarfed the wood while sanding it down.
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The machinist carefully swarfed the metal rod to achieve a smooth finish.
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Modern lathes are designed to efficiently swarf excess material during production.
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After running the saw, he had swarfed a significant amount of wood shavings.
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Etymology
The verb swarf comes from the same workshop use and means to make those tiny shavings by cutting, filing, or grinding. So, to swarf something is to remove small bits or to 'rub away' material from it.