hatchel

Meanings

• Noun

  A small axe with a short handle, used for chopping small branches or clearing undergrowth.

  - "He used a hatchel to clear the path through the forest."
  - "The lumberjack used a larger axe for cutting down trees, but carried a hatchel for smaller tasks."

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Variants

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hatchling , hatchlings

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Etymology

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From Old English hæcchel, hæccel, from hacan, to hack.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'hatchel' is often spelled 'hackel' or 'hackle' in some dialects and older texts.

2. The short handle of a hatchel makes it easier to carry and maneuver in tight spaces.

3. Some people use a hatchel for splitting kindling or for making kindling by shaving bark off of logs.

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Related Concepts

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1. Axe: A general term for any tool used for chopping or splitting wood. A hatchel is a specific type of axe with a short handle.

2. Maul: A heavy tool used for splitting logs or driving stakes. A hatchel is not used for this purpose.

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Culture

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The hatchel is an essential tool in forestry and camping, and has been used for centuries for various tasks. It is often associated with the outdoors and survival.

How to Memorize "hatchel"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small axe with a short handle. Visualize the blade chopping through branches.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hatchel' with camping or forestry. Remember it is a small axe used for chopping small branches.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Hatchel is for hacking hedges' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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