billhook

[ bil-hook ]

noun

1. bill ³( def 3 ).

billhook

/ ˈbɪlˌhʊk /

noun

1. a cutting tool with a wooden handle and a curved blade terminating in a hook at its tip, used for pruning, chopping, etc Also calledbill

Word History and Origins

Origin of billhook¹

First recorded in 1605–15; bill ³ + hook ¹

Example Sentences

Keep them to yourself, or, by George, we'll take 'em off with a billhook!

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A soldier pointed out to the king a billhook which he had seized on the person of the vagabond.

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“I will not be long absent, depend upon that,” said Mr Billhook, as he jumped into the boat and pulled away for the shore.

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In his insane fury he had attempted to slash at one of my men with a billhook he carried.

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They attach to their waist-string or cloth a billhook and knife, and carry their bows and arrows slung on their shoulders.

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