adze
1 synonym for adze, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A hand tool for shaping wood, whose arched blade is mounted across the end of the handle rather than in line with it.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
adz
How to use adze
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
swing an adze
hand adze
adze blade
It is a specialist word, mostly used when talking about woodworking or traditional tools.
Etymology
The word comes from Middle English, which took it from Old English. It is thought to descend from an unattested Proto-Germanic form.
Full origin of adze →Frequently asked questions
What is an adze used for?
An adze is used to shape wood. Its arched blade is mounted across the end of the handle, not in line with it.
How do you pronounce adze?
It is pronounced ADZ, the same as adds and ads.
Is adze spelled adz?
Adz is a recognised variant spelling in American English. Adze is the standard form.
