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shaping machine

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun shaping machine has 1 sense
  1. shaper, shaping machine - a machine tool for shaping metal or wood
    --1 is a kind of machine tool
    --1 has particulars: lathe; miller, milling machine

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Shaping Machine

Description

A shaping machine is a type of machine tool used in metalworking that is designed to shape and form metal workpieces. It uses a reciprocating cutting tool to remove material from the workpiece and create flat, angular, or curved surfaces.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1 - Machine Tool:

In this sense, a shaping machine refers to a specific type of machine tool used in metalworking to shape and form metal workpieces. It is often used for tasks such as cutting, planing, slotting, and keyway cutting.

Example Sentence:

The engineer used the shaping machine to cut precise slots into the metal block.

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Sense 2 - Shaping Processes:

This sense refers to the various shaping processes performed using a shaping machine such as cutting, milling, planing, and shaping of metal workpieces.

Example Sentence:

The shaping machine allows for efficient and accurate shaping of metal workpieces.

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Sense 3 - Popular Usage:

Informally, the term "shaping machine" is sometimes used to describe a fitness machine or device used for toning and shaping the body.

Example Sentence:

The new shaping machine at the gym is perfect for targeting specific muscle groups.

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Sense 4 - Local Usage:

In certain local contexts, "shaping machine" can also refer to a specific type of equipment or machinery used in traditional craftsmanship, such as wood carving or pottery shaping machines.

Example Sentence:

The local artisan used the shaping machine to sculpt intricate patterns into the pottery.

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