How to Pronounce Drawknife

To pronounce "drawknife", say DRAWKN-if-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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DRAWKN-if-e

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"drawknife" has 3 syllables: drawkn-if-e.

What does drawknife mean?

noun

  1. A joiner's tool having a blade with a handle at each end, used to shave off surfaces, by drawing it toward one; a shave; a drawshave.
  2. A tool used for the purpose of making an incision along the path a saw is to follow, to prevent it from tearing the surface of the wood.

verb

  1. To cut or shave with a drawknife.

Related words

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How many syllables are in "drawknife"?▾

"Drawknife" has 3 syllables: drawkn · if · e.

What does "drawknife" mean?▾

Drawknife: A joiner's tool having a blade with a handle at each end, used to shave off surfaces, by drawing it toward one; a shave; a drawshave.

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