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planisher|ˈplænɪʃə(r)| [f. prec. vb. + -er1.] 1. A person who planishes.
1858Simmonds Dict. Trade, Planisher..a workman who smooths or planes. 2. A tool or instrument used for planishing, in various applications, esp. a. A flat-ended tool for smoothing metal-work; a tool used by silver-chasers. b. An instrument for smoothing or glazing the surface of photographs, engravings, cards, writing paper, etc. c. A contrivance for flattening sections cut by the microtome for microscopic examination.
1858Simmonds Dict. Trade, Planisher, a tool used by turners for smoothing brass work. 1895Model Steam Engine 90 It is..2nd, smoothed with a planisher; 3rd, polished with a fine file, or with oil and rotten-stone. |