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Dutch hoe

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noun

  1. a type of hoe in which the head consists of a two-edged cross-blade attached to two prongs or of a single pressing of this shape

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He was vastly curious with regard to the matter, asking several questions as he sharpened his big Chinese razor--which was something after the shape and about the size of the business-end of a Dutch hoe.

From Held by Chinese Brigands by Strang, Herbert

Most people abhor weeding, yet if done with a Dutch hoe it is rather pleasant work, as no stooping is required.

From Small Gardens and How to Make the Most of Them by Biddle, Violet Purton

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