See Also: swarf(1)(dictionary)
swarf(2)(dictionary)

swarf(2) (iou)



swarf noun2. . M16.

Wet or greasy grit abraded from a grindstone or axle by friction during use; gen. any fine waste produced by a machining operation, esp. in the form of strips or ribbons; filings of metal etc. M16.
The material cut out of a gramophone record as the groove is made. M20.