- hatchet hatch·et n
- ['hætʃɪt]
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Hatchet — Hatch et ( [e^]t), n. [F. hachette, dim. of hache ax. See 1st {Hatch}, {Hash}.] 1. A small ax with a short handle, to be used with one hand. [1913 Webster] 2. Specifically, a tomahawk. [1913 Webster] Buried was the bloody hatchet. Longfellow.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
hatchet face — Hatchet Hatch et ( [e^]t), n. [F. hachette, dim. of hache ax. See 1st {Hatch}, {Hash}.] 1. A small ax with a short handle, to be used with one hand. [1913 Webster] 2. Specifically, a tomahawk. [1913 Webster] Buried was the bloody hatchet.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
hatchet-faced — Hatchet Hatch et ( [e^]t), n. [F. hachette, dim. of hache ax. See 1st {Hatch}, {Hash}.] 1. A small ax with a short handle, to be used with one hand. [1913 Webster] 2. Specifically, a tomahawk. [1913 Webster] Buried was the bloody hatchet.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
hatchet — (n.) c.1300 small ax (mid 12c. in surnames), from O.Fr. hachete, dim. of hache ax, battle axe, pickaxe, possibly from Frankish *happja or some other Germanic source, from P.Gmc. *hæbijo (Cf. O.H.G. happa sickle, scythe ), from PIE root *kop to… … Etymology dictionary
hatchet — hatch|et [ˈhætʃıt] n [Date: 1300 1400; : French; Origin: hachette, from hache ax ] a small ↑axe with a short handle →bury the hatchet at ↑bury … Dictionary of contemporary English
hatchet — hatch|et [ hætʃət ] noun count a tool used for cutting wood, consisting of a short wooden handle and a sharp blade. It is similar to a small AX. bury the hatchet to become friendly with someone again after a disagreement … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
hatchet face — hatch′et face n. a thin face with sharp features • Etymology: 1640–50 hatch′et faced , adj … From formal English to slang
hatch|et|y — «HACH uh tee», adjective. 1. like a hatchet. 2. thin and sharp: »a hatchety face … Useful english dictionary
hatchet-faced — hatch|et faced [ hætʃət,feıst ] adjective having a long, thin, and unpleasant looking face with a pointed nose and chin … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
hatch v — hatchet n … English expressions
hatchet — hatch·et … English syllables
