drawknife

plural drawknives · alternative drawing knife · alternative draw knife

1. A joiner's tool having a blade with a handle at each end, used to shave off surfaces, by drawing it toward one; a shave; a drawshave.

   Synonyms: drawing knife

2. A tool used for the purpose of making an incision along the path a saw is to follow, to prevent it from tearing the surface of the wood.

present singular third person drawknifes · participle present drawknifing · participle past drawknifed · past drawknifed · alternative drawing knife · alternative draw knife

1. transitiveTo cut or shave with a drawknife.