Hatchet

usgb/ˈhætʃɪt/
noun

A small tool with a handle and a sharp blade, used for cutting wood.

I used a hatchet to chop the branches off the tree.
Visual representation of "hatchet" - A small tool with a handle and a sharp blade, used for cutting wood.

Often appears as...

  • bury the hatchet
  • swing a hatchet
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Tool Not Weapon

Remember a hatchet is primarily a tool. Don't confuse its use with its weapon form.

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He bought a hatchet for his camping trip to gather firewood.
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Small and Handy

Hatchets are smaller than axes and are often used for tasks requiring less force.

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She kept a small hatchet in her backpack for quick branch cutting.
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