palamate

/pəˈlæmɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of wood or timber, especially a hardwood, used for furniture making or other woodworking purposes.

“The carpenter searched for a suitable palamate wood to build the cabinet.”

2. verb

To fit or shape something to fit a particular space or surface.

“The worker palamated the wood to ensure it fit perfectly in the cabinet.”

Synonyms

  • timber
  • wood

Antonyms

  • metal
  • plastic