Definition

1. Noun:
   • A small woodworking hand tool: A spokeshave is a small plane designed for shaping and smoothing curved wooden surfaces, particularly those that are convex or concave. It features a blade positioned between two handles, allowing the user to pull or push the tool with control.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The carpenter used a spokeshave to smooth the curved arm of the chair.
  • For shaping the wooden wheel spokes, a spokeshave is the traditional tool.

Advanced Usage

• "To use a spokeshave": The typical verb collocation for operating this tool.
  • Learning to use a spokeshave effectively is a key skill in traditional woodworking.

Variants and Related Words

• Drawknife (n): A similar two-handled woodworking tool used for shaping wood, but typically larger and used with a pulling motion.
• Plane (n): A broader category of hand tools for smoothing or shaping wood.

Synonyms

• Curved plane: A descriptive synonym highlighting its function on non-flat surfaces.
• Shaping tool: A general term for tools used to form wood.

Related Phrases

• "Set the blade of a spokeshave": To adjust the cutting depth of the tool.
  • Before starting, ensure you set the blade of the spokeshave correctly for a fine shaving.

Noun

1. a small plane that has a handle on each side of its blade; used for shaping or smoothing cylindrical wooden surfaces (originally wheel spokes)