Common Meanings
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cuò锉
A tool, typically made of steel, used for abrading, smoothing, or shaping materials like metal, wood, or plastic; a file.
这把锉刀是用来锉平木头.
This file is used for filing wood smooth.
To file; to smooth or remove material from something using a file.
把这个木头边缘锉光滑。
File this wooden edge smooth.
To defeat, frustrate, or injure; used synonymously with '挫'.
这次的失败锉了他的锐气，但他没有因此而放弃。
This failure dampened his spirit, but he did not give up because of it.