(hatch-et) 2 syllables

Definition

noun. a small ax with a short handle; for use with one hand; often the part of the head opposite the cutting edge is shaped like the striking portion of a hammerhead tomahawk

Example Sentence

He used a hatchet to chop the wood.

Synonyms

small ax

Antonyms

butter knife

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Rhymes

  • hatchet
  • patchett
  • ratchet