One becomes a good writer just as one becomes a good carpenter: by planing down one's sentences.
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Planing
//ˈpleɪnɪŋ//
Synonyms for "planing" (211 found)
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Noun(5 words)
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Sample sentences
3 total sentences available.
I'm planing a board right now.
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The length of time between planings can be anywhere from one year to several, depending on the density of the wood, the amount you play, and the abrasiveness of your perspiration.
Source: wiktionary
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