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planing

adjective

Definition of PLANING

:  having or being a hull designed to lift partially from the water's surface at high speeds <planing boats>
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First Known Use of PLANING

1919
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planing

Medical Definition of PLANING

—see root planing

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5 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. planing
  2. plane
  3. planing machine
  4. planing mill
  5. planing surface
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