Adze

Pronunciation: /ædz/

Definitions of adze

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

Example Sentences

A1 The carpenter used an adze to shape the wood.

A2 The ancient tool known as an adze was used for carving and shaping wood.

B1 The craftsman carefully wielded the adze to create intricate designs on the wooden sculpture.

B2 The skilled artisan preferred using an adze over other tools for its precision in carving wood.

C1 The museum displayed a collection of ancient adzes used by different cultures throughout history.

C2 The archaeologist discovered a well-preserved adze from the Bronze Age during the excavation.

Examples of adze in a Sentence

formal The woodworker used an adze to smooth out the rough edges of the wooden beam.

informal I found an old adze in the shed that I'm thinking of using for some DIY projects.

slang Hey, pass me that adze so I can fix this up real quick.

figurative His words were like a sharp adze, cutting through the lies to reveal the truth.

Grammatical Forms of adze

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

Origin and Evolution of adze

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Proto-Indo-European

Story behind the word: The word 'adze' is believed to have originated from the Proto-Indo-European word 'h₂ed-' which means 'to eat away'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a cutting tool similar to an axe with a curved blade, the meaning of 'adze' has evolved to also include a tool with a cutting edge perpendicular to the handle, used for shaping wood.