swarf in French
swarf in French is copeau, copeaux — swarf means the waste chips or shavings from an abrasive activity, such as metalworking, a saw cutting wood, or the use of a grindstone or whetstone.
swarf in French
copeau
(uncountable) The waste chips or shavings from an abrasive activity, such as metalworking, a saw cutting wood, or the use of a grindstone or whetstone. [from mid 16th c.]
copeaux
(uncountable) The waste chips or shavings from an abrasive activity, such as metalworking, a saw cutting wood, or the use of a grindstone or whetstone. [from mid 16th c.]
What does "swarf" mean?
- noun The waste chips or shavings from an abrasive activity, such as metalworking, a saw cutting wood, or the use of a grindstone or whetstone.
- noun A particular waste chip or shaving.
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What is "swarf" in French?
"swarf" in French is copeau, copeaux. swarf means: The waste chips or shavings from an abrasive activity, such as metalworking, a saw cutting wood, or the use of a grindstone or whetstone.
Are there other ways to say "swarf" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "swarf": copeau, copeaux.
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