hatchet 
1. weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians • Syn: tomahawk • Derivationally related forms: tomahawk (for: tomahawk) • Hypernyms: weapon, arm, weapon system 2. a small ax with a short handle used with one hand (usually to chop wood) • Hypernyms: ax, axe • Hyponyms: broad hatchet, claw hatchet, half hatchet
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