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
planishes
verb
as in models
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- models
- chases
- forms
- pounds
- works
- hammers
- fashions
- forges
- molds
- draws
- pats
- stamps
- knaps
- coins
- beats
- mints
- sculptures
- graves
- kneads
- boasts
- chisels
- carves
- cuts
- sculpts
- hews
- abates