dolabrate
/ˈdoʊləbreɪt/
adjective
- Shaped like an ax or hatchet; having a broad, flattened end that tapers to a cutting edge.
- The sculptor chose a dolabrate chisel to carve the sharp lines of the statue.
- Some species of beetles have dolabrate mandibles that help them cut through tough plant stems.
- The ancient tool had a dolabrate head, perfect for splitting wood.
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