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Noun hand axe has 1 sense
  1. hand ax, hand axe - a stone tool with a cutting edge; the stone is held in the hand and used for chopping
    --1 is a kind of edge tool

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hand axe

Definition:

A hand axe is a simple stone tool that was used in prehistoric times for cutting, shaping, and stripping materials such as wood and animal hides.

Senses:

Noun: 1. A tool consisting of a sharp-edged stone or flint that is held in the hand during use.

2. A small axe with a short handle, typically used for light chopping or cutting tasks.

Usages:

Popular: Hand axes were widely used by early humans and are considered one of the first multi-purpose tools.

Local: In certain regions, hand axes are still used by craftsmen for carving intricate designs in wood.

Sample Sentences:

1. He discovered a beautifully crafted hand axe while excavating an ancient site.

2. The Neanderthals used hand axes as hunting and butchering tools.

3. The survivalist always kept a hand axe in his backpack for emergency situations.

4. The local artisan used a hand axe to shape the fine details of the wooden sculpture.

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