planing

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of smoothing and shaping a surface, typically with a plane or similar tool.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with planing
planning , anning , mannering , vanning

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Variants

List of all variants of planing that leads to same result
planing , plane , planed , planer , planers , planes

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to level' or 'make level'. From Old French 'planer', from the Latin 'planare' meaning 'to spread out' or 'level'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'planing' is also used in aviation to describe the act of flying at a low altitude close to the surface of the water or land.

2. In the context of woodworking, 'planing' is often referred to as 'woodworking by hand' as opposed to using power tools.

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Related Concepts

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1. Carpentry: The practice of constructing, repairing, and decorating structures, primarily out of wood.

2. Plane (tool): A hand tool used for shaping and smoothing surfaces.

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Culture

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In literature, 'planing' is used metaphorically to describe the process of smoothing out problems or conflicts. In music, a 'planing board' is a device used to create the distinctive sound of a steel guitar.

How to Memorize "planing"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of smoothing a surface with a plane or similar tool.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'planing' with the sensation of a smooth, level surface.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'planing' as 'making things plain' or 'smooth'.

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