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Definition of drawknife

drawknife

/ˈdrɔːˌnaɪf/
draw · knife
Plural:drawknives
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drawknife Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A traditional woodworking hand tool consisting of a blade with a handle at each end, used to shape wood by pulling it toward the user.

Example

"The artisan used a sharp drawknife to quickly round the edges of the rough timber before sanding it smooth."

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• Nearby Words

drawbridge
drawer
drawing
drawknife
dray
dresden
dress

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'draw' and 'knife', referring to the method of operating the tool by drawing or pulling it toward the user. First recorded in the late 17th century.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Drawknife. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/drawknife
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