compass plane

noun

, Carpentry.

1. a plane for smoothing curved surfaces.

Word History and Origins

Origin of compass plane¹

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

Air traffic controllers received a warning about the potential conflict from an automated system and were able to redirect the Compass plane in time.

From Washington Times

Air traffic controllers received a warning about the potential conflict from an automated system and were able to redirect the Compass plane in time.

From Seattle Times

Attorney Brett Shasky said Friday that Rojas could have created a fireball on the Compass plane because of the oxygen on board.

From Washington Post