hatchet

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Synonyms: ratchet, latchet, hatched, matchet, hatchel, watchet, hatcher, hatches, hatchett, datchet

Antonyms: ratchet, latchet, hatched, matchet, hatchel, watchet, hatcher, hatches, hatchett, datchet

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Noun

1. A [[small#Adjective|small]], [[light#Adjective|light]] [[axe#Noun|axe]] with a [[short#Adjective|short]] [[handle#Noun|handle]]; a [[tomahawk#Noun|tomahawk]].
2. {{lb|en|figurative}} [[belligerence|Belligerence]], [[animosity]]; harsh [[criticism]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To cut with a hatchet.

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