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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

hatchets

/hætʃɪts/ noun · British & US
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What does hatchets mean?

noun

A small axe, typically with a curved or angled blade, used for chopping or cutting. A hatchet is often used for breaking up objects or for chopping wood.

Example

"The carpenter used a hatchet to chop the wooden beam into smaller pieces."

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