fillister
/ˈfɪlɪstər/
noun
- A plane (tool) used in woodworking for cutting a groove or rabbet, especially one that is adjustable.
- The carpenter used a fillister to cut a groove for the window pane.
- He adjusted the fillister to make a deeper rabbet in the board.
- A fillister is essential for creating precise grooves in woodworking projects.
- A groove or rabbet cut by such a plane.
- He measured the fillister to ensure the panel would fit.
- The wood had a clean fillister along its edge.
- The fillister in the frame held the glass securely.
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