Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A small ax used to chip a block or timber to nearly the shape to which it is to be dressed.
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Examples
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J I. 20. re tuadhuihh is re orduithy with axes & hammers. tuadh fnaighthe y a chip-ax.
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