planish

plænɪʃ

Definitions

1. verb

to smooth or flatten (metal) by hammering or rolling it

“The blacksmith planished the hot metal into a flat sheet”

2. verb

to ornament or decorate (metal) by hammering or chiselling

“The artist planished intricate designs onto the silver pendant”

3. noun

a tool for planishing metal

“The blacksmith used his planish to flatten the metal sheet”

Synonyms

  • flatten
  • smooth

Antonyms

  • indent
  • roughen