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hatchet meaning in Sanskrit

परशु paraśu

/ˈhæt͡ʃɪt/

hatchet in Sanskrit: परशु (paraśu). In English, hatchet means a small, light axe with a short handle; a tomahawk.

Sanskrit words for hatchet

small axe
परशु paraśu

English meaning of hatchet

  1. noun A small, light axe with a short handle; a tomahawk.
  2. noun Belligerence, animosity; harsh criticism.
  3. verb To cut with a hatchet.

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Questions about hatchet in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of hatchet in Sanskrit?
Hatchet in Sanskrit is परशु (paraśu).
hatchet इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Hatchet: परशु (paraśu).
What does hatchet mean in English?
Hatchet means a small, light axe with a short handle; a tomahawk.

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