Skip to main content
(spoke-shave) 2 syllables

Definition

noun. a small plane that has a handle on each side of its blade; used for shaping or smoothing cylindrical wooden surfaces originally wheel spokes

Example Sentence

The settler used a spokeshave to smooth the spokes on his wagon wheel.

Synonyms

cutting tool; planing tool; small plane

Antonyms

glue

Hear It! Say It! Write It!

spokeshave
Hear It! Say It! Write It!
Need accessibility help? If you experienced an issue using the dictionary, you can send us an accessibility support request.