Plān'ing-ma-chīne', n.
(-ma-sheen'), n.
Sense 1. A machine-tool for planing metals.
The piece to be planed is fixed to the platen D, which is moved forward and backward on the shears C, in contact with the tool, which is attached to the head B, fixed to the housing A. The feed of the tool is automatic.
Planing-machine. (1.)
Sense 2. A complex machine for planing wood, especially boards, consisting usually of a rapidly-revolving cutter, which chips off the surface in minute shavings as the piece to be planed is passed under it by a suitable feeding apparatus.
