noun
planer
Planer (noun) means a tool used to smooth a surface or make it flat and even.
noun
1
A tool used to smooth a surface or make it flat and even.
2
Someone whose job is to operate this kind of woodworking tool.
3
A large machine that moves a workpiece past a fixed cutting tool to make flat surfaces, now rarely used.
4
A block of wood used in printing to press type down and level it.
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Etymology
From Middle English planer, planere, equivalent to plane + -er.
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What is the meaning of planer?
"planer" (noun) means a tool used to smooth a surface or make it flat and even.
What is another word for planer?
Other words for "planer" include plane.
What are the different meanings of planer?
"planer" has 3 main meanings: 1. A tool used to smooth a surface or make it flat and even; 2. Someone whose job is to operate this kind of woodworking tool; 3. A large machine that moves a workpiece past a fixed cutting tool to make flat surfaces, now rarely used.
