Adze

usgb/ædz/
noun

A tool used for cutting or shaping large pieces of wood, usually an axe-like tool with a curved, sharp edge.

He used an adze to shape the trunk of the tree into a canoe.
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  • use an adze
  • sharpen an adze

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Woodworking Tool

The adze is primarily used in woodworking and carpentry for shaping wood.

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The carpenter reached for his adze to hollow out the wooden bowl.
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Curved Blade

An adze has a curved blade, differentiating it from flat-bladed axes.

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The curve of the adze blade makes it perfect for sculpting curved surfaces.
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Ancient Tool

Adzes are ancient tools and may be mentioned in historical or archeological contexts.

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Archeologists found an adze at the excavation site, suggesting early woodworking activities.
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