Billhook

Billhook
Billhook Bill"hook`, n. [Bill + hook.] A thick, heavy knife with a hooked point, used in pruning hedges, etc. When it has a short handle, it is sometimes called a {hand bill}; when the handle is long, a {hedge bill} or {scimiter}. [1913 Webster]

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  • billhook — noun a tool having a sickle shaped blade with a sharp inner edge, used for pruning or lopping branches …   English new terms dictionary

  • billhook — noun (C) a tool consisting of a blade with a hooked point and a handle, used for cutting off tree branches etc …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

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