wood file
Definition
- Noun:
- A coarse file with sharp pointed projections: A wood file is a hand tool used for shaping or smoothing wood. Its surface is covered with sharp, pointed ridges or teeth that are coarser than those on a typical metal file, making it suitable for working with softer materials like wood.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The carpenter used a wood file to smooth the rough edges of the wooden table leg.
- For shaping the curved part of the violin, a small wood file is the perfect tool.
Advanced Usage
- "To file something with a wood file": This phrase describes the specific action of using this tool.
- He carefully filed the dowel with a wood file to ensure a perfect fit.
Variants and Related Words
- Rasp: (n) A similar tool, often with individual, raised teeth, used for coarse removal of wood. A wood file is sometimes considered a type of rasp or used interchangeably with the term.
- File: (n) The general category of tools for smoothing or shaping materials. A wood file is a specific type designed for wood.
Synonyms
- Rasp: A coarse file for woodworking.
- Wood rasp: Another term for a wood file.
Related Phrases
- "To file down": To reduce the size or smooth the surface of something using a file.
- You need to file down this peg so it will fit into the hole.
Noun
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a coarse file with sharp pointed projections
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