First Known Use: 14th century
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hatchet
noun hatch·et \ˈha-chət\
: a small ax that has a short handle
Full Definition of HATCHET
1
: a short-handled ax often with a hammerhead to be used with one hand
2
: tomahawk
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Origin of HATCHET
Middle English hachet, from Anglo-French hachette, diminutive of hache battle-ax — more at hash
HATCHET Defined for Kids
hatchet
noun hatch·et \ˈha-chət\
Definition of HATCHET for Kids
: a small ax with a short handle
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hatchet
noun hatch·et \ˈhach-ət\
Medical Definition of HATCHET
: a dental excavator
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