Definition of hatchet work in English:

hatchet work

noun ˈhatʃɪt wəːk

1Work done with a hatchet, especially the chopping of wood or carving of stone.
2Figurative originally US. Attack upon or removal of someone or something, as if with a hatchet; (usually) specifically strong written or verbal criticism of someone or something.

Late 17th century; earliest use found in William Dampier (1651–1715), buccaneer and explorer. From hatchet + work.

nounˈhatʃɪt wəːk

1Work done with a hatchet, especially the chopping of wood or carving of stone.
2Figurative originally US. Attack upon or removal of someone or something, as if with a hatchet; (usually) specifically strong written or verbal criticism of someone or something.

Late 17th century; earliest use found in William Dampier (1651–1715), buccaneer and explorer. From hatchet + work.

单词	hatchet work
释义	Definition of hatchet work in English: hatchet work noun ˈhatʃɪt wəːk 1Work done with a hatchet, especially the chopping of wood or carving of stone. 2Figurative originally US. Attack upon or removal of someone or something, as if with a hatchet; (usually) specifically strong written or verbal criticism of someone or something. Origin Late 17th century; earliest use found in William Dampier (1651–1715), buccaneer and explorer. From hatchet + work. Definition of hatchet work in US English: hatchet work nounˈhatʃɪt wəːk 1Work done with a hatchet, especially the chopping of wood or carving of stone. 2Figurative originally US. Attack upon or removal of someone or something, as if with a hatchet; (usually) specifically strong written or verbal criticism of someone or something. Origin Late 17th century; earliest use found in William Dampier (1651–1715), buccaneer and explorer. From hatchet + work.
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