adz
/ædz/
Definition
- Noun:
- A cutting tool with a curved blade: An adz is a hand tool used for woodworking. It has a thin, arched blade set at a right angle to the handle. It is used for shaping, smoothing, or carving wood by chopping or slicing.
Usage
The word "adz" is used to refer to the specific tool itself. It is a countable noun. - The carpenter used an adz to hollow out the log. - Traditional boat builders often prefer an adz for certain shaping tasks.
Examples
- Noun:
- He carefully selected a sharp adz from his toolbox.
- Shaping the timber with an adz requires skill and precision.
- The old adz had a beautifully worn wooden handle.
Advanced Usage
- "To wield an adz": To use an adz skillfully.
- The artisan knew how to wield an adz with great control.
Variants and Related Words
- Adze: This is an alternative spelling for "adz." Both forms are correct and interchangeable.
- He purchased a new carving adze.
Synonyms
- Carpenter's tool: A general term for tools used in woodworking.
- Shaping tool: A tool used for giving form to material.
Different Meanings
The word "adz" functions primarily as a noun referring to the woodworking tool. Its use as a verb (to adz) is rare and technical, meaning to shape or work with an adz.
Noun
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an edge tool used to cut and shape wood
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