Hatchet
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A hatchet (from the Old French hachete, a diminutive form of hache, 'axe' of Germanic origin) is a single-handed striking tool with a sharp blade on one side used to cut and split wood, and a hammerhead on the other side. Hatchets may also be used for hewing when making flattened surfaces on logs; when the hatchet head is optimized for this purpose it is called a hewing hatchet.[1]
A hatchet is a type of hand axe; a small axe meant to be used with one hand.[2]
Hatchets have a variety of uses, such as tasks normally done by a pocket knife when one is not present. The hatchet can also be used to create fire through sparks and friction. Hatchet throwing is increasing in popularity.[citation needed]
Burying the hatchet has become a phrase meaning to make peace, due to the Native American tradition of hiding or putting away a tomahawk when a peace agreement was made.
Hatchet was a book by Gary Paulson released on November 1, 1986. The book is about a 13-year-old boy named Brian. His plane crashes in the Canadian wilderness and he has to survive.
Hatchet was used to describe a battle-axe in Middle English.[3]
References
- ^ Follansbee, Peter. "How a Woodworker Uses a Hatchet". Popular Woodworking. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
- ^ "The Difference Between an Axe And a Hatchet, Explained". Popular Mechanics. 2015-12-03. Retrieved 2017-05-14.
He defines a hatchet as simply, "a small one-hand axe used for chopping."
- ^ "Results of Headword Search in Middle English Dictionary". quod.lib.umich.edu. Retrieved 2017-08-18.
4.^"What is a Hatchet Used For? – Ultimate Hatchet Uses Guide"
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