block plane
noun · n
Simple meaning
A small plane used on end grains of wood.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
blahkplaynSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈblɑkpˈleɪn
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A small plane used on end grains of wood
n
A block plane is a small metal-bodied woodworking hand plane which typically has the blade bedded at a lower angle than other planes, with the bevel up.
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How this word commonly comes across.
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This meaning: A small plane used on end grains of wood
Used this way, block plane is a specialist word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It stays understated rather than dramatic. It turns up most in technical or specialist writing contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Specialist/technical
- Intensity
- Mild
- How common
- Specialized
- Connotation
- Clinical and technical
- Usage feel
- Technical and specialized
Where it naturally appears
- Technical/specialist writing
Usage note
In general conversation this sense usually needs explaining — outside its field, people reach for a plainer word.
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