Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
desbastar
verb
/dɛsˈbastar/
Definition
To reduce or finish woodworking material to a specific shape or size.
Examples
- Before assembling the furniture, we need to desbastar the wooden pieces.
- He used a chisel to desbastar the rough edges of the sculpture.
- To achieve a fine finish, it’s essential to desbastar properly.
Meaning
The act of smoothing or shaping wood, typically involving the removal of excess material.
Synonyms
- shave
- plane
- trim
- smooth