noun as in strong fondness

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finishing, shaping

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Example Sentences

Example:The fine woodworking workshop was dedicated to finishing the furniture, while the area for roughhewing was at the other end.

Definition:The process of making an object smooth, neat, and attractive by polishing or smoothing its surface, which is the opposite of roughhewing.

From finishing

Example:While roughhewing the wood provided the basic shape, the final shaping required hours of careful chiseling.

Definition:The process of giving a desired form or texture to an object, which involves more precision than roughhewing.

From shaping