DCHP-3

swamping axe

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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a wide, double-bitted axe used in swamping and other rough work.

Quotations

1947
The broad axe holds its own as the typical equipment of the tie-cutter and the relatively short and thick "swamping axe" gives promise of forever remaining the essential, all-purpose tool.