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howel

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A plane-like tool used by coopers for smoothing and chamfering their work, especially the inside of casks.

Other meanings

2. verb

To smooth; to plane.

3. proper noun

A male given name from Welsh.

4. proper noun

An unincorporated community in Christian County, Kentucky, United States.

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