matchet

/mætʃɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A tool, typically a small axe, used for cutting or trimming

“The gardener used a matchet to trim the overgrown branches.”

2. verb

To cut or trim with a matchet

“The farmer matcheted the weeds in the field.”

Synonyms

  • axe
  • hatchet
  • pruning knife

Antonyms

  • garden shears
  • lawnmower