bullnosed plane
- noun
- /ˈbʊlˌnoʊzd pleɪn/
- Specialized
:
gubia de punta redonda
- He used a bullnosed plane to smooth the wood close to the corner of the cabinet.
Examples
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The carpenter reached for his bullnosed plane to finish the tight space near the end of the board.
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Because of its compact size, the bullnosed plane is ideal for detailed joinery work.
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He used a bullnosed plane to smooth the edges.
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The bullnosed plane is essential for fine woodworking.
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The carpenter used a bullnosed plane to shape the wood in hard-to-reach corners.
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With its narrow profile, the bullnosed plane glided smoothly along the edges of the joint.
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He picked up his bullnosed plane to create a clean finish on the cabinet's intricate details.
Synonyms
1
9.6
A small wood plane with its blade near the front for trimming in tight spaces
How Small
- Specialized
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7.6
Surface Forms
Morphology
bullnosed + plane
The compound is compositional: 'plane' (woodworking tool) combined with 'bullnosed' (having a rounded/modified nose) signals a plane with a particular front shape, so the basic idea of a plane with a special nose is derivable from the parts. However, the exact technical function—cutting edge set close to the front for work in confined spaces or near corners—is specialized and not fully predictable from knowing the constituent words alone, so learners would likely need exposure to grasp the specific use.
Etymology
The noun bullnosed plane comes from the tool's rounded front, which looks like a bull's nose. That rounded front lets it reach into tight spots, so it means 'a small plane used to work close to corners'.