transitive. To shape (wood, metal, etc., or an artefact), esp. into a rounded form, by rotating it in a lathe against a cutting tool; to form, work…

transitive. To roll (metal); to flatten (metal) under a roller or beater. Also: to roll (paper) into sheets with a smooth and even surface.

transitive. To work (iron) into rods. Now rare.

To enlarge and finish (a drilled hole) with a ‘broach’ or boring-bit. Also with adverb out.

technical. To shape (articles of sheet-metal) by pressure applied during rotation on a lathe.

transitive. To smooth down the surface of (wood, metal, etc.) with or as with a plane or planing machine.

(see quot. 1909); also as v. transitive.

transitive. To provide (an object) with a profile of a specified nature, to give an outline to; (Engineering) to shape (an object) by means of a…

(transitive) to drill (a hole) by means of a jig borer.

(transitive) to machine (a piece) by spark erosion.