What is another word for planers?

Pronunciation: [plˈe͡ɪnəz] (IPA)

Planers are woodworking tools that are used to shape, flatten, and smooth wooden surfaces. There are several synonyms for the term "planers" depending on the type and purpose of the tool. A jointer is a type of planer used to create a straight edge on a wooden board. A thickness planer is used to make boards of uniform thickness. A hand plane is a handheld planer that can be used for small-scale woodworking projects. A power planer is a handheld power tool that is used for larger-scale woodworking projects. No matter the type of planer you need, it's important to choose the right one for the job at hand.

What are the hypernyms for Planers?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    power tools, hand tools, woodworking tools, carpentry tools.

Usage examples for Planers

Shaping machines are also known as shapers and planing machines as planers.
"Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II"
Joshua Rose
In other large planers the uprights are provided with separate heads as shown in the planer in Fig.
"Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II"
Joshua Rose
Tables with this arrangement of holes and grooves are usually used upon small planers in the United States, and sometimes to large ones also.
"Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II"
Joshua Rose

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