planish
verb
plan·ish ˈpla-nish 
planished; planishing; planishes
transitive verb
: to smooth, toughen, and finish (metal) by hammering lightly
planisher noun
Word History
Etymology
Middle English planysshen, from Anglo-French planiss-, stem of planir to make smooth, from plain, plan level, from Latin planus — more at floor
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
planish
verb
as in to hammer
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- hammer
- chase
- forge
- mold
- form
- model
- pound
- pat
- work
- draw
- chisel
- knead
- fashion
- coin
- carve
- stamp
- beat
- hew
- cut
- mint
- sculpture
- grave
- knap
- sculpt
- abate
- boast