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from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A turning-tool which has its cutting face ground to a concave curve, so that it may produce a convex molding when applied to the work.
  • noun In seal-engraving, a tool with an end adapted for cutting the balls and beads of coronets and other designs.

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