Definitions:

1. A type of hand plane used primarily in woodworking for flattening, smoothing, and shaping wood surfaces. NOUN
   • The jack plane is often used for rough work, such as leveling boards or squaring up edges, before finishing with smoother plane.
2. One of the most versatile and commonly used planes in woodworking due to its ability to perform a wide range of tasks effectively. NOUN
   • The blade of the jack plane is usually made of high-carbon steel and is sharpened to keen edge.

Synonyms:

• bench plane
• block plane
• edging plane
• hand plane wood plane
• molding plane
• smoothing plane