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Definition of Hatchet
1. Noun. Weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians.
Exact synonyms: Tomahawk
Generic synonyms: Arm, Weapon, Weapon System
Derivative terms: Tomahawk, Tomahawk
Generic synonyms: Arm, Weapon, Weapon System
Derivative terms: Tomahawk, Tomahawk
2. Noun. A small ax with a short handle used with one hand (usually to chop wood).
Definition of Hatchet
1. n. A small ax with a short handle, to be used with one hand.
Definition of Hatchet
1. a small ax [n -S]
Medical Definition of Hatchet
1. 1. A small ax with a short handle, to be used with one hand. 2. Specifically, a tomahawk. "Buried was the bloody hatchet." (Longfellow) Hatchet face, a thin, sharp face, like the edge of a hatchet; hence: Hatchet-faced, sharp-visaged. To bury the hatchet, to make peace or become reconciled. To take up the hatchet, to make or declare war. The last two phrases are derived from the practice of the American Indians. Origin: F. Hachette, dim. Of hache . See 1st Hatch, Hash. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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