hatchet men

noun

plural of hatchet man
1
as in attack dogs

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as in belletrists

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  1. pit bulls
  2. hacks
Noun
  • Last July, a man was fatally attacked by a pair of pit bulls in a backyard attack in Lancaster.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
  • Increasingly, fatal dog bites spark spirited debate about banning some dog breeds, including pit bulls.
    — Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
Definition of pit bulls
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  • Microsoft said the new tools respond to a seismic shift in how organizations secure their networks against catastrophic hacks.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 27 July 2026
  • Likewise, there are plenty of home hacks that cite vinegar as the magic ingredient.
    — Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 25 July 2026
Definition of hacks
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