pritchel

/ˈrɪtʃəl/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of metalworking tool, especially a type of axe used for cutting and shaping wood, metal, or other materials.

“The blacksmith used a pritchel to shape the iron into a useful tool.”

2. noun

A type of curved axe or adze used in metalworking or woodworking.

“The craftsman used a pritchel to remove the excess material from the wooden beam.”

Synonyms

  • adze
  • axe
  • chisel

Antonyms

  • hammer
  • mallet