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Adze: meaning, definitions and examples

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adze

 

[ รฆdz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

carpentry

A tool similar to an axe, with an arched blade at right angles to the handle, used for shaping wood.

Synonyms

chisel, gouge, hatchet

Examples of usage

  • The carpenter used an adze to smooth out the rough edges of the wooden plank.
  • She carefully wielded the adze to carve intricate designs into the wooden door.
Context #2 | Noun

archaeology

An ancient stone or metal tool with a curved cutting edge, used for cutting and shaping wood or stone.

Synonyms

implement, instrument, tool

Examples of usage

  • The archaeologist found an adze among the artifacts from the ancient civilization.
  • The adze was an essential tool for the early settlers in shaping their dwellings.
Context #3 | Verb

carpentry

To shape or smooth with an adze.

Synonyms

carve, sculpt, shape

Examples of usage

  • The craftsman adzed the wooden beam to create a perfectly curved surface.
  • She adzed the log to prepare it for the construction of a traditional canoe.

Translations

Translations of the word "adze" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น enxรณ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฒเฅเคนเคพเคกเคผเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dechsel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kapak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะตัะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ciosล‚o

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใฎใฟๆ–ง (nomi ono)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hachette

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ azuela

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท keser

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž๊ท€ (jagwi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุฃุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ teslice

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ teslica

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ–ง (fว”)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tesla

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stรกlbรญtur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐะปั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ”แƒšแƒฅแƒ˜ (tselki)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ balta

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ azada

Word origin

The word 'adze' originated from the Old English word 'adese', which in turn came from the Proto-Germanic 'aduso'. The adze has been an essential tool in woodworking and shaping materials for centuries, with evidence of its use dating back to ancient civilizations. It played a significant role in the construction of structures, boats, and various objects throughout history.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,035 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.