scorper
(ˈskɔːpə(r))
[A misspelling of scauper: see scalper1.]
a. Wood- and Metalwork. ‘A gouging-tool for working in a depression, as in hollowing bowls, butter-ladles, etc. Also used in removing wood or metal from depressed portions of carvings or chasings’ (Knight Dict. Mech. 1875). b. A jeweller's instrument for drilling holes and cutting away parts of the metal-work around settings to hold precious stones (Cent. Dict. 1891).
| 1843 Holtzapffel Turning I. 164 Small gouges, chisels, and scorpers of various forms and sizes [for working alabaster]. 1883 J. W. Mollett Dict. Art & Archæol., Scorpers, in wood engraving, tools used for cutting away large spaces after outlining or engraving, so as to leave only the drawing in relief. 1884 F. J. Britten Watch & Clockm. 230 Scorper, a kind of graver used for squaring the corners of sinks, easing watch bezels and other purposes. |