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planing

The process of smoothing a surface, typically wood, using a plane tool. / The act of a boat gliding across the surface of the water at high speed rather than plowing through it. / Smoothing the surface of a piece of wood by using a plane. / Moving quickly across the surface of water on a hull.
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In woodworking, this term describes a precise subtractive process where thin shavings are removed to achieve a flat or smooth surface. It is a technical term of art, often contrasted with sanding, which removes material in smaller, more random particles.

In nautical contexts, the term refers to a specific hydrodynamic state. When a hull reaches a certain speed, the lift generated by the water pushes the boat upward, allowing it to skim the surface. This transition from displacement mode to planing mode is a critical concept in boat design and performance.

Meanings

Transitive Verb
[~ something]

Smoothing the surface of a piece of wood by using a plane.

He is currently planing the edges of the door to make it fit the frame.

Intransitive Verb

Moving quickly across the surface of water on a hull.

The jet ski was planing across the bay at forty knots.

Examples

The carpenter spent the morning planing the rough edges of the oak table.

I need to start planing this board before I can apply the varnish.

Careful planing is essential for a seamless joint in high end furniture.

Business

Just a bit more planing and this surface will be perfectly flat.

The speedboat hit its top speed and began planing across the bay.

The speedboat hit its top speed and began planing across the bay.

Travel

Look at that boat planing over the waves like a stone skipping on water.

The hull is designed for efficient planing to reduce drag at high velocities.

The hull is designed for efficient planing to reduce drag at high velocities.

I love the feeling of the boat finally planing and lifting out of the water.

The yacht was planing so fast that it left a massive white wake behind it.

Travel

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