mismachine

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English

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Etymology

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From mis- +‎ machine.

Verb

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mismachine (third-person singular simple present mismachines, present participle mismachining, simple past and past participle mismachined)

  1. To machine incorrectly; to fail to shape perfectly.
    • 1961, Daily Labor Report - Issues 63-82, page 494:
      The discharge of the grievant, which is being arbitrated, was precipitated by the charge that the grievant mismachined a rail, compounded by the fact that he denied responsibility for the condition and became hostile and abusive when confronted with the situation.
    • 1962, Woodworking & Furniture Digest - Volume 64, Issues 1-6, page 54:
      Yes, I did mismachine that part - and it cost the company money. But I'm human and I'm entitled to my mistakes.
    • 1971, Modern Metals - Volume 27, page 89:
      The process also makes possible the salvaging of expensive titanium parts that have been mismachined or have worn through use.

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