Jack Plane (Noun)
Meaning
A carpenter's plane for rough finishing.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The carpenter used a jack plane to smooth out the rough wood before applying a finish.
- He chose a jack plane for the task because it was the best tool for removing old paint and varnish.
- After using the jack plane, the surface of the wood was still a bit rough, so he switched to a smoothing plane.
- The jack plane was an essential tool in the carpenter's toolbox, used for everything from flattening boards to trimming doors.
- With a few strokes of the jack plane, the old door was transformed, its surface smooth and even once again.