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surform en · NOUN

Etymology

Genericized trademark from a brand name, purportedly a blend of surface and form.

Meanings

  1. (attributive, sometimes) A tool with which one grates, rasps, planes, or shaves material, especially wood, to form its surface.
    • This job calls for a surform file.
    • This job calls for a surform.

Forms

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surforms Number=Plur lexicographic

Relateds

grater

Translations (1)

nl Shaafrasp (A tool with which one forms a surface)