Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
planer
Noun
/ˈpleɪnər/
Definition
A tool used in woodworking to create flat surfaces or to smooth the surfaces of wood.
Examples
- The carpenter used a planer to ensure the wood was perfectly flat before assembling the furniture.
- After running the boards through the planer, they were ready for staining.
- He invested in a high-quality electric planer for his woodworking shop.
Meaning
A planer is commonly used to reduce the thickness of wood or to produce a flat surface on wood pieces. It can be powered manually or electrically.
Synonyms
- Wood planer
- Thickness planer
- Flattening tool
- Joiner
