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English word origin

Etymology of howel

From the same source as German Hobel. Related to Danish høvl and Swedish hyvel.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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noun

A plane-like tool used by coopers for smoothing and chamfering their work, especially the inside of casks.

verb

To smooth; to plane.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From the same source as German Hobel. Related to Danish høvl and Swedish hyvel.

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