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planish

Pronunciation: /ˈplanɪʃ/

Definition of planish

verb

[with object]

flatten (sheet metal) with a smooth-faced hammer or between rollers: the smith knew just how much to planish the sheet

Derivatives

planisher

Origin:

late Middle English (in the sense 'make level'): from obsolete French planiss-, lengthened stem of planir 'to smooth', from plain 'smooth, level'