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hatchet

/hætʃɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does hatchet mean?

noun

A small axe, typically with a short handle and a curved or angled blade, used for chopping or cutting wood, or a tool used for cutting or chopping something.

Example

"The hiker used a hatchet to chop kindling for the campfire."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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