| 释义 |
▪ I. howel, n.|ˈhaʊəl|
[prob. of LG. derivation: cf. MHG. hovel, hobel, Ger. hobel, dial. hofel, MLG. hövel, Da. hövl, Sw. hyfvel a plane.]
A plane with a convex sole, used by coopers for smoothing the insides of casks, etc.
1846Worcester cites Proctor. 1864in Webster. 1875in Knight Dict. Mech. I. 1138.
▪ II. howel, v.|ˈhaʊəl|
[f. prec.: cf. Ger. hobeln, Da. hövle, Sw. hyfla to plane, smooth, polish.]
trans. To plane or smooth with a howel.
1864in Webster. 1883Fisheries Exhib. Catal. 83 Machine for chiming, crozing and howelling casks. |