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Hatchet: meaning, definitions and examples

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hatchet

 

[ หˆhรฆtสƒษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

tool for chopping

A hatchet is a small axe with a short handle, used for chopping wood or other materials.

Synonyms

axe, cleaver, tomahawk

Examples of usage

  • The lumberjack used a hatchet to chop down the tree.
  • She used a hatchet to split the firewood.
  • The survivalist always carries a hatchet in his backpack.
Context #2 | Noun

informal term

In informal language, a hatchet can refer to a sharp and heavy weapon, often used in a metaphorical sense.

Synonyms

instrument, tool, weapon

Examples of usage

  • She buried the hatchet with her old enemy and they became friends.
  • He used his words like a hatchet to cut down his opponent.

Translations

Translations of the word "hatchet" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น machado pequeno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฒเฅเคนเคพเคกเคผเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kleine Axt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kapak kecil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะพะบะธั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ toporek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฐๆ–ง

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hachette

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hacha pequeรฑa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรผรงรผk balta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž‘์€ ๋„๋ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุฃุณ ุตุบูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sekera

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sekera

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐๆ–งๅคด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sekira

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรญtill รถxi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบั–ัˆั– ะฑะฐะปั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒฏแƒแƒฎแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ balaca balta

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hacha pequeรฑa

Etymology

The word 'hatchet' can be traced back to the Old English word 'hรฆcet', which means 'small axe'. Throughout history, hatchets have been essential tools for various tasks such as woodworking, hunting, and survival. The versatility and usefulness of hatchets have made them popular tools in many cultures around the world.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,062, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.