Hatchet
/hˈætʃət/
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Definition
(noun) A small, light axe with a short handle; a tomahawk.
Sentence Examples
The owners brought in a hatchet man to fire all the union sympathizers.
Isn't it about time you guys buried the hatchet and let bygones be bygones?
CEFR Practice Quiz
The woodsman used a sharp ____ to chop some small branches for the evening campfire.