hatchet
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈhætʃɪt/
Definition
A small, short-handled axe designed for use with one hand, typically for chopping wood.
Examples
He kept a sharp hatchet in his backpack for clearing brush along the trail.
The pioneer used a hatchet to carve notches into the wooden beams of the cabin.
She swung the hatchet with precision, splitting the cedar block in two.
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