engrail

/ɛŋgreɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A groove or a channel cut or chiseled in a surface, especially one used as a guide or to direct the flow of something, such as a fluid or a physical object.

“The engrail on the cutting tool helped to guide the saw blade precisely.”

Synonyms

  • channel
  • groove
  • guide

Antonyms

  • obstruction