1. curved files with coarse teeth used for shaping wood, metal, or other materials
Usage: woodworking; metalworking

Examples

• The woodcarver used rifflers to smooth the curved sections of the sculpture.
• She reached for her set of rifflers to refine the metal’s surface.
• The craftsman’s rifflers came in various shapes for different contours.
• Fine rifflers are essential tools for detailed finishing work.
• He cleaned the teeth of his rifflers after each use to maintain their effectiveness.