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