plane something away Definition

plane³
noun

1. A carpenter's tool for smoothing wood by shaving away unevennesses.

verb

planed, planing
1. To smooth (a surface, especially wood) with a plane.

Thesaurus: flatten, finish, smooth, level.
Form: plane something down (also)

Derivative: planer

Someone who uses a plane.

A tool or machine for planing.

Etymology: 14c: French, from Latin planare to smooth.

Phrasal Verb: plane something off or away

To remove it from a surface with a plane.