Adz-Eye Hammer

Pronunciation: /ædzaɪ ˈhæmər/

Definitions of adz-eye hammer

noun A type of hammer with a cutting edge opposite the face, used for shaping wood.

Example Sentences

A1 I use an adz-eye hammer to drive nails into wood.

A2 The carpenter grabbed his adz-eye hammer to shape the wooden beam.

B1 She purchased a new adz-eye hammer for her woodworking projects.

B2 The artisan carefully selected the right adz-eye hammer for the intricate carving.

C1 The master craftsman demonstrated the proper technique for using the adz-eye hammer.

C2 The antique adz-eye hammer was a prized possession in the collector's workshop.

Examples of adz-eye hammer in a Sentence

formal The carpenter used an adz-eye hammer to shape the wood precisely.

informal I borrowed my neighbor's adz-eye hammer to fix the fence.

slang Hey, pass me that adz-eye hammer so I can get this job done.

figurative Her words hit me like a blow from an adz-eye hammer, leaving me speechless.

Grammatical Forms of adz-eye hammer

• past tense: adz-eyed hammered
• plural: adz-eye hammers
• comparative: more adz-eye hammer
• superlative: most adz-eye hammer
• present tense: adz-eye hammer
• future tense: will adz-eye hammer
• perfect tense: has adz-eye hammered
• continuous tense: is adz-eye hammering
• singular: adz-eye hammer
• positive degree: adz-eye hammer
• infinitive: to adz-eye hammer
• gerund: adz-eye hammering
• participle: adz-eye hammered

Origin and Evolution of adz-eye hammer

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'adz-eye hammer' originated from the combination of the words 'adz' and 'eye', referring to the shape of the hammer's head resembling the eye of an adz tool.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'adz-eye hammer' has become more commonly known as 'adze-eye hammer' with variations in spelling. The meaning has remained relatively consistent, referring to a hammer with a hole or eye in the head for attaching a handle.