Beil — meaning in English

English meaning

• axe noun A tool with a heavy blade on one side of the head and a long handle, used for chopping wood.
• hatchet noun A small hand ax with a short handle.

Senses

Beil is used for these senses in English:

• axe An ancient weapon consisting of a head that has one or two blades and a long handle.
• hatchet A small, light axe with a short handle; a tomahawk.

axe — full definition

1. noun A tool with a heavy blade on one side of the head and a long handle, used for chopping wood.
2. noun figurative: A drastic cut, cancellation, or dismissal.
3. verb To cancel, cut, or dismiss something or someone abruptly.

hatchet — full definition

1. noun A small hand ax with a short handle.
2. noun Harsh, aggressive criticism, especially in the phrase "hatchet job."

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