What is another word for adz?
Pronunciation: [ˈadz] (IPA) 
Adz, also spelled as adze, is a woodworking tool that looks like an axe, but its blade is perpendicular to the handle, creating an L-shape. Synonyms for adz include broadaxe, hatchet, axe, chopper, cleaver, and even pickaxe. The broadaxe refers to a large and heavy adze used for rough shaping of logs, while hatchet and axe are smaller and sharper tools used for chopping and creating smaller shapes. Chopper and cleaver are typically used for meat and bone, but can be used for woodworking. Lastly, the pickaxe can sometimes be used interchangeably with adz, especially for removing material like wood or rock. Despite the slight differences in function, each of these tools can be used in woodworking for various stages of shaping and smoothing.
