sypher
(redirected from syphers)sy·pher
(sī′fər)tr.v. sy·phered, sy·pher·ing, sy·phers
To overlap and even (chamfered or beveled plank edges) so that they form a flush surface.
[Alteration of cipher, to chamfer away.]
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sypher
(ˈsaɪfə)vb
(Building) (tr) to lap (a chamfered edge of one plank over that of another) in order to form a flush surface
[C19: variant of cipher]
ˈsyphering n
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Past participle: syphered
Gerund: syphering
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