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adze
noun
A tool similar to an axe, with a curved blade at right angles to the handle, used for shaping wood.
Rare - Uncommon, specialized vocabulary
Etymology
From Old English adesa, related to Old High German adissa.
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The carpenter used an adze to hollow out the wooden bowl."
- 2.
"Ancient shipbuilders relied heavily on the adze for shaping timber."
- 3.
"The museum displayed a bronze adze from the Viking era."
Related Vocabulary
Synonyms
axehatchet
Related Words
chiselplanegouge
Fun Fact
The adze is one of the oldest tools known to humanity, with stone versions dating back to the Stone Age.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 4 letters (A, D, Z, E)
Scrabble Value: 14 points
Tip: Look for common letter combinations like "AD" at the start of words.
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