Noun
microplane (plural microplanes)
(engineering) One of a set of microscopic planes, variously oriented, within a material, used in modelling stresses etc.
Also, I don’t generally make a point of being brand-specific when it comes to kitchen gadgets, but you’ll really want to use a Microplane grater. Source: Internet
Add the grated comté and black truffle, grated with a microplane. Source: Internet
At home I use a microplane for grating whole nutmeg. Source: Internet
Grating ginger is a minor pain in the ass—rub it on a Microplane and the grater's holes quickly become clogged with the ginger's long, tough fibers, making the tool increasingly less effective and more difficult to clean. Source: Internet
Can be removed from fruit with a paring knife, but is easiest removed by a Microplane Zester (or a woodworking rasp). Source: Internet
I like to take a microplane grater and run it over the surface of the lemon skin lightly (8-10 light grates total) getting only that outer skin and floral flavor for the batter. Source: Internet