Wood-dressing tools are tools used to shape and smooth wood. The two most common tools used for this job are the ADZ (3 letters) and the ADZE (4 letters). An ADZ is a tool with a curved blade set at right angles to a handle, used for smoothing or shaping wood. An ADZE is similar to an ADZ, but has a blade set at an angle to the handle, which is used for cutting and shaping wood. Both tools are used to dress wood, meaning to shape and smooth it.