billhook

/ˈbɪlhʊk/

Definitions

1. noun

A curved or hooked tool, typically used for cutting or trimming branches, having a blade and a handle.

“The forester used a billhook to clear the path through the dense undergrowth.”

2. verb

To cut or trim something, typically with a billhook, especially branches or foliage.

“The gardener billhooked the overgrown shrubs to restore their shape.”

Synonyms

  • curved saw
  • garden bill
  • hook saw

Antonyms

  • shears
  • straight saw