Complete Definition of "swarf"

English

Noun
swarf

  1. the waste chips or shavings from metalworking
  2. the grit worn away by use of a grindstone

Etymology
To Middle English from Middle High German. Not much used after 19th century.

Pronunciation
:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-��(r)f|-��(r)f

Synonyms
metal shavings

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