Synonyms for

Hatchet

Verb / ˈhætʃʌt / Another word for hatchet — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a small, short-handled ax used for chopping

Synonyms & similar words

tomahawk axe tomahawk cleaver chopper adze pickaxe mattock mallet hammer gavel sledgehammer crowbar wedge spear pike lance bayonet shiv blade sword

Example sentences

  1. I used a hatchet to chop some wood for the campfire.
  2. The lumberjack used a hatchet to chop down the tree.
  3. The survivalist packed a hatchet in his backpack.
  4. The Native American warrior carried a tomahawk, which is similar to a hatchet.
  5. The blacksmith used a hatchet to shape the metal.

Quotes

  • 'The hatchet must be used sparingly,' said the old man.
  • 'Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the hatchet.' - Abraham Lincoln
  • 'Pride is the master sin of the devil, and the devil is the father of lies,' said the old man with a hatchet.

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