Meaning of HATCHET MAN

Pronunciation:			'hachit mân
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  one whose job it is to execute unpleasant tasks for a superior [n]  a professional killer
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	Synonyms:		enforcer, iceman
	See Also:		assistant, help, helper, liquidator, manslayer, murderer, supporter
Thesaurus Terms
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