錛 (bēn) - Adze — a cutting tool similar to an

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錛 · bēn

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

Adze — a cutting tool similar to an

Usage highlights

AdzeAdze handleWoodworking adzeUse an adzeAdze bladeAdze work

Synonyms

  • 鐁— Adze (archaic variant)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The carpenter used an adze (錛) to shape the timber.
  • This is an ancient woodworking tool (錛子).
  • He skillfully handled the adze (用錛).

Collocations

  • Adze(錛子)
  • Adze handle(錛把)
  • Woodworking adze(木工錛)
  • Use an adze(用錛)
  • Adze blade(錛刃)
  • Adze work(錛活)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The adze is one of the oldest woodworking tools, with archaeological evidence dating back thousands of years.
  • In traditional Chinese carpentry, the adze was essential for rough-shaping timber before finer work with planes and chisels.
  • The character 錛 reflects its metallic nature through the 金 (metal) radical.

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