Boucharde

/buːˈʃɑːrd/ noun

A tool with a wide head covered with blunt pyramidal points, used for finishing stone surfaces and creating texture.

From French 'boucharde,' derived from 'bouch' (mouth/opening). The tool's name refers to its appearance with many small point-like 'mouths' covering the surface. Used primarily in masonry and stone work.

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