Adz

Pronunciation: /ædz/

Definitions of adz

noun A cutting tool similar to an axe, with an arched blade set at right angles to the handle

Example Sentences

A1 My grandfather uses an adz to carve wood.

A2 The carpenter grabbed an adz to shape the wooden beam.

B1 The ancient tool known as an adz was used for woodworking.

B2 The skilled craftsman expertly wielded the adz to create intricate designs in the wood.

C1 The museum displayed a collection of historical adzes from different cultures.

C2 The conservationist carefully restored the ancient adz to its former glory.

Examples of adz in a Sentence

formal The carpenter used an adz to shape the wood into intricate designs.

informal I borrowed my neighbor's adz to fix the fence in the backyard.

slang Let me grab my adz and we can get this job done in no time.

figurative He used his sharp wit as an adz to cut through the lies and uncover the truth.

Grammatical Forms of adz

• past tense: adzed
• plural: adzes
• comparative: more adzed
• superlative: most adzed
• present tense: adzes
• future tense: will adz
• perfect tense: have adzed
• continuous tense: is adzing
• singular: adz
• positive degree: adz
• infinitive: to adz
• gerund: adzing
• participle: adzed

Origin and Evolution of adz

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'adz' originated from the Old English word 'adese' which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'adusjo'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the spelling of 'adz' evolved from 'adese' in Old English to 'adze' in Middle English, and the tool itself has seen changes in design and usage from ancient times to the present day.