hatchets

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Noun hatchet has 2 senses

tomahawk, hatchet - weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American indians
--₁ is a kind of weapon, arm, weapon system
hatchet - short ax used to chop wood
--₂ is a kind of ax, axe
--₂ has particulars: broad hatchet; claw hatchet; half hatchet

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Hatchets

Noun: A small, short-handled ax with a sharp blade, used for chopping wood or cutting branches.

Sample sentence: Jack used his hatchet to chop down small trees and clear his backyard.

Noun: Figuratively, a hatchet refers to a weapon or a tool used for attacking or causing harm.

Sample sentence: The politician buried the hatchet and made peace with his opponent.

Verb: To hatchet means to chop or cut using a hatchet.

Sample sentence: Jane hatcheted the logs into small pieces for the campfire.

Adjective: When describing something as hatchet, it means resembling or having qualities of a hatchet, particularly in its shape or sharpness.

Sample sentence: The hatchet features on this knife make it ideal for slicing vegetables with precision.

Local Usage: In some regions, "hatchets" is a slang term for close friends or trusted allies.

Sample sentence: Joe and Tom have been best friends for years; they're hatchets.