noun
- a woodworking tool with a blade set perpendicular to a handle, used to shave or shape wood by pulling toward the user
Usage: also called a draw knife or drawknife; traditional hand tool
Examples
- The carpenter used a drawshave to smooth the wooden beam.
- A drawshave is essential for shaping curved wooden pieces.
- He pulled the drawshave toward him to remove the bark from the log.
- The drawshave has two handles that allow for controlled, precise cuts.
- Woodworkers prefer a sharp drawshave for efficient work.