The adze is primarily used in woodworking and carpentry for shaping wood.

Woodworking Tool

An adze has a curved blade, differentiating it from flat-bladed axes.

Curved Blade

Adzes are ancient tools and may be mentioned in historical or archeological contexts.

When you adze, it means you are actively shaping wood using an adze.

To adze takes practice; it's a specialized woodworking technique.

Adzing is physically demanding and involves a swinging motion.