hatchet
noun
hatch·et ˈha-chət 
1
: a short-handled ax often with a hammerhead to be used with one hand
2
: tomahawk
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The officer had pulled over a car June 3 and was standing at that driver’s window when Samaan pulled his vehicle up nearby, exited it and charged Tonkovich with a hatchet in his hand, Berlin said. 
From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 18 Aug. 2022 But Cudi assured everyone this won't be a case of two stars beefing only to bury the hatchet, e.g. Drake. Brendan Morrow, The Week, 17 Aug. 2022 The letter goes on to say the hatchet disappeared and that Cruz had made a habit of punching holes in the walls of his home. Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2022 The 22-year veteran Naperville police officer who shot a Naperville man who came at him with a hatchet June 3 was justified in his actions, DuPage State’s Attorney Robert Berlin said. Suzanne Baker, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2022 Vladimir Putin has unearthed the hatchet and buried all these efforts by our national talents. Dima Barch, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Aug. 2022 Smith dropped the hatchet but refused to listen to other commands. Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant, 31 July 2022 Authorities at the scene found a Glock 9 mm handgun, three extended magazines, two detonated smoke grenades, two non-detonated smoke grenades, a hatchet and keys to a U-Haul van, Essig said. Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN, 14 Apr. 2022 The duo buried the hatchet after the director stopped by a New York comedy show where Mo'Nique was performing. Jessica Wang, EW.com, 19 July 2022 See More
From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 18 Aug. 2022 But Cudi assured everyone this won't be a case of two stars beefing only to bury the hatchet, e.g. Drake. Brendan Morrow, The Week, 17 Aug. 2022 The letter goes on to say the hatchet disappeared and that Cruz had made a habit of punching holes in the walls of his home. Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2022 The 22-year veteran Naperville police officer who shot a Naperville man who came at him with a hatchet June 3 was justified in his actions, DuPage State’s Attorney Robert Berlin said. Suzanne Baker, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2022 Vladimir Putin has unearthed the hatchet and buried all these efforts by our national talents. Dima Barch, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Aug. 2022 Smith dropped the hatchet but refused to listen to other commands. Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant, 31 July 2022 Authorities at the scene found a Glock 9 mm handgun, three extended magazines, two detonated smoke grenades, two non-detonated smoke grenades, a hatchet and keys to a U-Haul van, Essig said. Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN, 14 Apr. 2022 The duo buried the hatchet after the director stopped by a New York comedy show where Mo'Nique was performing. Jessica Wang, EW.com, 19 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English hachet, from Anglo-French hachette, diminutive of hache battle-ax — more at hash
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing hatchet
Kids Definition
hatchet
noun
hatch·et ˈha-chət
: a small ax with a short handle
Medical Definition
hatchet
noun
hatch·et ˈhach-ət
: a dental excavator
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