PROFILE (2)

profile (2). Profile, n. the sideface, a half face

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Pro″file, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Profiled (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Profiling] [[Cf. F. profiler, It. profilare. See Profile, n.]] 1. 1. to draw the outline of; to draw in profile, as an architectural member.
2. 2. (Mech.) To shape the outline of an object by passing a cutter around it.
Profiling machine, a jigging machine.