adze
noun
Pronunciation: /ædz/
Definition
A hand tool with a thin, arched blade set at a right angle to the handle, used for smoothing or carving large pieces of timber.
Examples
He used a traditional adze to hollow out the center of the canoe.
The museum displayed an ancient stone adze found at the archaeological site.
Skilled woodworkers often prefer an adze over modern power tools for creating custom architectural curves.
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