bullnose

Thân thiện

A carpenter uses a bullnose plane to shape the edge of a wooden shelf.

Definition

Noun: 1. A small carpenter's plane with the cutting edge positioned near the front: A specialized hand tool used in woodworking for trimming and finishing, particularly in tight spaces or for creating rounded edges.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The carpenter used a bullnose to smooth the inside corner of the window frame.
  • For creating a rounded edge on this shelf, you'll need a bullnose plane.

Advanced Usage

• As a modifier in tool names: The term "bullnose" often specifies the design of a tool, indicating its short, rounded, or front-cutting nature.
  • He reached for his bullnose rabbet plane to finish the joint.

Variants and Related Words

• Bullnose plane (n): The full, more common name for the tool.
• Bullnosed (adj): Describing an object that has been finished with a rounded edge, typically using this tool.
  • The bullnosed step made the staircase safer.

Synonyms

• Front plane (n): A less common term highlighting the position of the cutting iron.
• Trimming plane (n): A descriptive term for its function.

Notes on Different Meanings

• In masonry and construction, "bullnose" can also refer to a type of brick or tile with one rounded corner. However, the primary and most specific definition is the woodworking tool.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a small carpenter's plane with the cutting edge near the front

Từ đồng nghĩa

• bullnosed plane