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adze
noun \ˈadz\
: a cutting tool that has a thin curved blade and that is usually used for shaping wood
Full Definition of ADZE
: a cutting tool that has a thin arched blade set at right angles to the handle and is used chiefly for shaping wood
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Variants of ADZE
adze also adz \ˈadz\
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Origin of ADZE
Middle English adse, from Old English adesa
First Known Use: before 12th century
ADZE Defined for Kids
adze
noun \ˈadz\
plural adz·es
Definition of ADZE for Kids
: a cutting tool that has a thin curved blade at right angles to the handle and is used for shaping wood
Variants of ADZE
adze also adz \ˈadz\
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