mismachine

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verb

To machine incorrectly; to fail to shape perfectly.

Scrabble 19

Meanings

verbmismachine (third-person singular simple present mismachines, present participle mismachining, simple past and past participle mismachined)

present singular third person mismachines · participle present mismachining · participle past mismachined · past mismachined

  1. To machine incorrectly; to fail to shape perfectly.

    Yes, I did mismachine that part - and it cost the company money. But I'm human and I'm entitled to my mistakes.

    1962, Woodworking & Furniture Digest - Volume 64, Issues 1-6, page 54
    2 more examples

    The discharge of the grievant, which is being arbitrated, was precipitated by the charge that the grievant mismachined a rail, compounded by the fact that he denied responsibility for the condition and became hostile and abusive when confronted with the situation.

    1961, Daily Labor Report - Issues 63-82, page 494

    The process also makes possible the salvaging of expensive titanium parts that have been mismachined or have worn through use.

    1971, Modern Metals - Volume 27, page 89

Origin

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