roundnose

adjective

variants or roundnosed

ˈ⸗¦⸗

: having a round or rounded nose : rounded on corners or edges

specifically : having a cutting edge rounded to increase tool life

a roundnose turning tool

or to make a curving or gouging cut

a roundnose chisel

: having the working end rounded

roundnose pliers

Word History

Etymology

round entry 2 + nose or nosed

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

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