adze

• Herramienta cortante con una hoja curva montada en ángulo recto respecto al mango, utilizada para labrar o alisar madera.

A cutting tool with a curved blade set at a right angle to the handle, used for shaping wood.

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   A cutting tool similar to an axe, with a curved blade set at a right angle to the handle, used for shaping wood.

   Azuela de carpintero

   • The carpenter used an adze to smooth the wooden beam.
   • Ancient builders shaped logs with a stone adze.
   • He carefully sharpened the adze before starting the project.