Boneshave

/ˈboʊnˌʃeɪv/ noun

Definition

A tool or blade used to shave or scrape bone, particularly in crafts, medical procedures, or toolmaking.

Etymology

Compound of 'bone' + 'shave,' describing a specialized tool for working with bone material. The word reflects craft terminology from woodworking and bone-carving traditions.

Kelly Says

Bone-working is one of humanity's oldest crafts, and boneshaves show how people created specialized tools for specific materials—the same way we have different tools for metal, wood, and plastic today.

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