hatchet

• Machado pequeno com cabo curto, usado para cortar lenha ou como ferramenta, frequentemente associado a trabalho manual ou situações de sobrevivência.

A small, short-handled axe used for chopping wood or as a tool, often associated with manual labor or survival tasks.

1. Small axeB1formal

   A small, short-handled axe used for chopping wood or other materials.

   Machadinha

   • He used a hatchet to split the firewood.
   • The camper carried a hatchet for cutting branches.
   • She sharpened the hatchet before the camping trip.

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2. Tool for demolitionB2formal

   A tool used for breaking or cutting through materials, often in construction or demolition.

   Ferramenta para demolição

   • The workers used a hatchet to break down the old wall.
   • A hatchet is essential for rough carpentry work.
   • He swung the hatchet to remove the damaged boards.

   Sinônimosaxehand axe