Handheld choppers (4)

I believe the answer is:

axes

(Other definitions for axes that I've seen before include "Main graph lines" , "alliances" , "equipment for lumberjack" , "Coordinates" , "Does away with" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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