a small, short-handled ax having the end of the head opposite the blade in the form of a hammer, made to be used with one hand.

a tomahawk.

hatchetfish.

to cut, destroy, kill, etc., with a hatchet.

to abridge, delete, excise, etc.

The network censor may hatchet 30 minutes from the script.

bury the hatchet

to become reconciled or reunited; make peace.

take up the hatchet

to begin or resume hostilities; prepare for or go to war

The natives are taking up the hatchet against the enemy.

noun

machete , bill , billhook , tomahawk , axe , dolabra , small ax