capocchia

/kaˈpɔkkja/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of Italian wood chisel or a metal tool used to shape and remove wood, typically with a curved or angled blade.

“The carpenter carefully selected a capocchia to make the precise cut in the wooden panel.”

2. noun

A type of Italian knife or blade, often used for various tasks such as cutting, chopping, or shaping wood, leather, or other materials.

“The old craftsman used a traditional capocchia to cut the leather straps for the saddle.”

Synonyms

  • chisel
  • gouge
  • gouging tool

Antonyms

  • scoring tool
  • scraper