Hatchet

Pronunciation: /ˈhætʃɪt/

Definitions of hatchet

noun a small, short-handled axe used for chopping wood

Example Sentences

A1 He used a hatchet to chop wood for the fire.

A2 The camper brought a hatchet with him to the forest for chopping branches.

B1 The survival expert demonstrated how to use a hatchet to build a shelter in the wilderness.

B2 The lumberjack skillfully wielded his hatchet to fell trees in the forest.

C1 The archaeologist unearthed a well-preserved hatchet from an ancient civilization.

C2 The blacksmith forged a custom hatchet for the lumber company's owner.

Examples of hatchet in a Sentence

formal The lumberjack used a hatchet to chop down the tree.

informal I found a rusty old hatchet in the shed.

slang Let's go camping and bring the hatchet for chopping firewood.

figurative She used her sharp wit as a hatchet to cut down his argument.

Grammatical Forms of hatchet

• past tense: hatched
• plural: hatchets
• comparative: more hatchet
• superlative: most hatchet
• present tense: hatchets
• future tense: will hatchet
• perfect tense: have hatched
• continuous tense: is hatching
• singular: hatchet
• positive degree: hatchet
• infinitive: to hatchet
• gerund: hatcheting
• participle: hatching

Origin and Evolution of hatchet

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'hatchet' originated from the Old French word 'hachette', which means small axe.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'hatchet' has come to specifically refer to a small, short-handled axe used for chopping wood or other materials.