() - A file & a rasp

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A file;

a rasp;

a tool used for smoothing or shaping wood, metal, or other materials by abrasion.

A filea raspa tool used for smoothing or shaping wood,

Usage highlights

Metal fileWood fileFile toolFlat fileRound fileFile handle

Synonyms

  • file; rasp (more common modern term)
  • 锉刀file tool

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He used a file to smooth the metal edge (用鐁打磨金属边缘).
  • Woodworking requires various files (木工需要各种鐁).
  • The carpenter sharpened the tool with a rasp (木匠用鐁磨利工具).

Collocations

  • Metal file(金属鐁)
  • Wood file(木鐁)
  • File tool(鐁具)
  • Flat file(平鐁)
  • Round file(圆鐁)
  • File handle(鐁柄)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鐁 represents traditional craftsmanship tools used in metalworking and woodworking.
  • The character reflects China's long history of skilled artisan work and toolmaking.

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