Woodworking Tools And Techniques

verb to polish or make shiny by rubbing; to improve or enhance the appearance of something

• The silversmith used a special cloth to burnish the silver to a high shine.
• I'm going to burnish my shoes before the party tonight.
• I need to burnish up my resume before applying for that job.
• The successful CEO knew how to burnish her public image through strategic PR efforts.

noun a flaw or defect in something

verb to make a hole or groove in something

• The microchip technology has revolutionized the electronics industry.
• I love snacking on potato chips while watching movies.
• Let's go grab some chips and soda for the party.
• She has a chip on her shoulder about not being promoted.

adjective positioned or directed across something

adverb in a way that is positioned or directed across something

• The fabric was cut crosswise to create a unique pattern.
• She folded the paper crosswise before putting it in the envelope.
• I like to wear my hat tilted crosswise for a cool look.
• His decision to switch careers was a crosswise move that surprised everyone.

noun a state of anxiety or worry

verb to be constantly or visibly anxious or worried

• She could not help but fret over the upcoming exam.
• Don't fret about it, everything will work out in the end.
• Stop fretting, dude, it's not worth the stress.
• The old man's worries fretted away at his peace of mind.

verb to steal or take something, typically in a small or casual way

adjective having a small cut or notch

• The thief was caught and charged for nicking expensive jewelry from the store.
• I accidentally nicked my finger while chopping vegetables.
• He's always trying to nick a free ride from his friends.
• Her sharp wit nicked at his ego during the argument.

noun a coarse file or roughened surface used for smoothing or shaping

verb to scrape or grate with a rough tool or surface

• The rasp of the saw echoed through the workshop as the carpenter worked on shaping the wood.
• I can't stand the rasp of that old lawnmower every time it starts up.
• The music was so loud at the concert that I could feel the rasp in my chest.
• Her words had a sharp rasp to them, cutting through the tension in the room.

verb present participle of rasp

adjective having a harsh, grating sound

• The sound of the raspings on the metal indicated that the surface needed to be smoothed out.
• His rasping voice made it difficult to understand what he was saying.
• I can't stand the rasping noise coming from that old fan.
• The rasping criticism from her boss left her feeling defeated.

adjective describing a shape or edge that resembles the teeth of a saw

• The saw toothed blade is designed for precision cutting.
• I accidentally cut myself on the saw toothed edge of the paper.
• Watch out for that saw toothed edge, it's sharp!
• His words had a saw toothed effect, cutting through the tension in the room.

noun a protective covering or case

verb to cover or encase with a protective covering

• The sheathing on the electrical wires provides insulation and protection.
• Sheathing is like a protective cover for the wires.
• Make sure the sheathing on those cables is intact.
• Her calm demeanor was like a sheathing, hiding the turmoil within.

noun a type of wood that comes from coniferous trees, typically used for construction and woodworking

• Softwood is a type of wood that comes from coniferous trees.
• I prefer working with softwood because it's easier to carve.
• Softwood is like the MVP of woodworking materials.
• Her voice was as smooth and comforting as softwood.

noun a rod or pin serving as an axis that revolves or on which something revolves

• The spindle on the machine rotates at a high speed to twist the fibers together.
• I accidentally broke the spindle on my mom's sewing machine.
• That DJ's turntable spindle is top-notch for scratching records.
• The spindle of fate weaves the threads of our lives together in mysterious ways.

noun a colored patch or dirty mark that is difficult to remove

verb to leave a mark on something that is difficult to remove

• The red wine stain on the white tablecloth was difficult to remove.
• I accidentally spilled coffee on the carpet and now there's a huge stain.
• She was so mad that she threatened to stain his reputation if he didn't apologize.
• The scandal left a permanent stain on the politician's career.

noun one of the narrow strips of wood that form the sides of a barrel or bucket

verb to break or crush something with a stave

• The composer used a stave to notate the music for the orchestra.
• I need to grab a stave to prop up this wobbly table.
• He staved off the attackers with his quick reflexes.
• She managed to stave off her anxiety by focusing on her breathing exercises.

noun a difficult or challenging task or problem

verb to walk heavily and clumsily

• The tree stump in the garden serves as a reminder of the old oak tree that used to stand there.
• I tripped over a stump while hiking and nearly fell flat on my face!
• I can't believe he got stumped by such an easy riddle.
• She felt like a stump in the middle of the dance floor, unable to move or join in the fun.

noun wood that has been prepared for use in building or carpentry

• The timber industry plays a significant role in the economy of this region.
• We're going to need a lot of timber for this construction project.
• Let's chop some timber for the bonfire tonight!
• The team's morale was like a piece of timber, strong and unbreakable.

noun a woody perennial plant, typically having a single stem or trunk growing to a considerable height and bearing lateral branches at some distance from the ground.

• The oak tree in the park is over a hundred years old.
• Let's go sit under that big tree over there.
• That tree is lit, dude!
• The family tree represents our ancestry and heritage.

verb the act of changing direction or position

adjective used to describe something that is in the process of changing direction or position

• The turning point in the negotiation came when both parties compromised.
• I saw you turning left at the traffic light earlier.
• She's been turning up at all the parties lately.
• His life took a turning for the better after he got a new job.

noun a word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

article a word that is used to specify a noun as definite or indefinite

• He spent years honing his skills to a razor's edge in order to become a master craftsman.
• After hours of practice, she finally honed her dance routine to a razor's edge.
• I've been honing my gaming skills to a razor's edge so I can dominate in the tournament.
• The detective honed his intuition to a razor's edge, always able to sense when something was off.

verb to sharpen again

• It is important to regularly resharpen your kitchen knives to maintain their cutting edge.
• I need to resharpen my pencil before I can finish this homework.
• I'll just quickly resharpen my skills before the big game.
• She decided to take a break and resharpen her focus before tackling the difficult task.

noun a cavity or space inside something

verb to remove the inside of something, creating a hollow space

• The sculptor used a chisel to carefully hollow out the marble block.
• I hollowed out the pumpkin to make a jack-o-lantern for Halloween.
• He hollowed out the competition in the boxing match.
• The loss of her loved one hollowed out her heart.