plane

¹plane

verb \ˈplān\

planedplan·ing

Definition of PLANE

transitive verb

1

a : to make smooth or even : level b : to make smooth or even by use of a plane

2

: to remove by or as if by planing —often used with away or off

intransitive verb

1

: to work with a plane

2

: to do the work of a plane

— plan·er noun

Origin of PLANE

Middle English, from Anglo-French planer, from Late Latin planare, from Latin planus level — more at floor

First Known Use: 14th century

Other Handicraft Terms

biscuit, darn, tambour, wrought