drawknife

[US]/ˈdrɔːnaɪf/
[UK]/ˈdrɔːnaɪf/

Translation

n.a knife with a blade set between two handles, used for shaving wood; a type of knife with handles at both ends for scraping
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

drawknife technique

drawknife handle

drawknife blade

drawknife usage

drawknife sharpening

drawknife carving

drawknife design

drawknife safety

drawknife maintenance

drawknife workshop

Example Sentences

the carpenter used a drawknife to shape the wood.

he learned how to use a drawknife in his woodworking class.

a drawknife is essential for traditional woodworking techniques.

she carefully pulled the drawknife along the grain of the wood.

using a drawknife requires practice and skill.

the drawknife left a smooth finish on the surface.

he prefers a drawknife over a chisel for certain tasks.

she demonstrated how to properly hold a drawknife.

the drawknife can be used for both rough and fine shaping.

he bought a new drawknife at the woodworking shop.

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