Definitions for jack-plane

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Jack-Plane is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 17 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 20 points.

You can make 240 anagrams from letters in jack-plane (-aacejklnp).

Definitions for jack-plane

noun

  1. a plane for rough surfacing.

Origin of jack-plane

First recorded in 1805-15

Examples for jack-plane

This applies particularly to the jack plane, but is bad practice with the others as well.

The jack plane was needed to keep the komatik runners smooth.

C is what is called the jack plane, which is the first to be used.

Its length is about 22 inches, and it is broader than the jack plane.

If a boy can afford only one plane, it should be a jack plane, but the cutter should be ground straight to act as a smooth plane.

Th' likes iv ye wud want to see th' tariff rejooced with a jack plane or an ice pick.

In the jack plane, the bit is ground with a slightly curved cutting edge.

Pullman was a carpenter who worked with a jack plane, and a saw, and things.

The jack plane also tends to straighten the work, owing to its greater length.

As the jack plane has its bit ground with a curved edge, it is admirably adapted for taking off the rough saw print surface.

Word Value for jack-plane
Scrable

17

Words with friends

20

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