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ADZE (from the Old Eng. adesa, of whi...

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Originally appearing in Volume V01, Page 244 of the 1911 Encyclopedia Britannica.
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ADZE (from the Old Eng. adesa, of which the origin is unknown)  , a
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tool used for cutting and planing . It is somewhat like an
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axe reversed, the edge of the blade curving inward and placed at right angles to the handle . This shape is most suitable for planing uneven
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timber, as inequalities are " hooked off " by the curved blade .

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