pulaski

/ˈpʊlæski/

Definitions

1. noun

a small, handheld axe with a curved blade, typically used for chopping and cutting in tight spaces.

“The firefighter used a pulaski to clear the debris from the collapsed building.”

2. proper noun

Casimir Pulaski, a Polish-American military officer who played a significant role in the American Revolutionary War.

“The city of Chicago celebrates Polish-American Heritage Month in honor of Casimir Pulaski.”

Synonyms

  • hand axe
  • mattock

Antonyms

  • large axe
  • sledgehammer