billhook

noun

bill·​hook ˈbil-ˌhu̇k How to pronounce billhook (audio)
: a cutting or pruning tool with a hooked blade

Word History

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of billhook was in 1604

Dictionary Entries Near billhook

Cite this Entry

“Billhook.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/billhook. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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