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 Definitions of hand ax  [1872–1961, U.S. jurist.]  

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Definition of 'hand ax' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) hand ax
a usu. large bifacial Paleolithic stone tool, often oval or pear-shaped in form and characteristic of certain Lower Paleolithic industries.

Etymology:  (bef. 1000)

Definition of 'hand ax' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) hand ax, hand axe
a stone tool with a cutting edge; the stone is held in the hand and used for chopping

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