What does the cryptic crossword clue "Chopper used in evacuated annexed zone (4)" mean?

The definition is "Chopper". The wordplay uses a deletion. AD (deletion) + ZE (deletion) = ADZE; definition: "Chopper" The answer is ADZE.

Chopper used in evacuated annexed zone (4)

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