adze

along the wharf the great smooth chips flew as the carpenters plied their adzes on the new bowsprit, cap and jibboom;

The carpenter used an adze to smooth the surface of the wood.

He carefully sharpened the adze before starting the carving.

The ancient Egyptians used adzes for woodworking.

She skillfully wielded the adze to shape the sculpture.

The adze is a versatile tool that can be used for various tasks.

The handle of the adze was made of sturdy oak.

He demonstrated how to use the adze to create intricate designs.

The blacksmith forged a new blade for the adze.

The adze is commonly used in traditional boat-building.

Care must be taken when handling the sharp adze.