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Wheelwrights' adzes

Scope note

Curved adzes with a strong blade; used for hollowing the insides of wheel rims or the curved parts of coach frames. May also be used for hammering.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000161851

Broader Terms used

<adzes: woodworking tools>

Equivalent Terms used

wheelwright's adz

Created

13yrs ago

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