hatchet man | sense examples, Usage and Definition from wordnet dictionary online

Noun hatchet man has 2 senses

hatchet man, iceman - a professional killer
--₁ is a kind of murderer, liquidator, manslayer
hatchet man, enforcer - one whose job it is to execute unpleasant tasks for a superior
--₂ is a kind of assistant, helper, help, supporter