Fettle (Verb)
Meaning
Remove mold marks or sand from (a casting).
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- The foundry worker's first task was to fettle the freshly cast sculpture, carefully removing any imperfections and mold marks.
- She took her time to fettle the fine details on the miniature model, making sure it was free from any sand residue.
- The casting needed to be fetted thoroughly before it could be used in the production line.
- He spent hours in the workshop, patiently fettling the intricate mechanism to achieve a smooth finish.
- The process of fettling the delicate parts required great skill and attention to detail.