Rout"er (?), n. (Carp.)

(a)

A plane made like a spokeshave, for working the inside edges of circular sashes.

(b)

A plane with a hooked tool protruding far below the sole, for smoothing the bottom of a cavity.

 

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Rout"er (?), n. (Mach.)

A machine with a rapidly revolving vertical spindle and cutter for scooping out the surface of wood or metal, as between and around the engraved parts of an electrotype.

 

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