ax head
ax head

axe


Definition: Meaning of, axe in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / aks /

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axe axes
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  1. a tool with a heavy metal blade on the end of a long handle, used to cut down trees or split pieces of wood
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  2. the axe informal if someone gets the axe, they are dismissed from their job
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  3. the axe informal if a plan, system, or service gets the axe, someone gets rid of it
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  4. have an axe to grind to have a strong personal opinion about something which is the reason why you do something
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
axe axed axed
Present Participle Third Person Singular
axing axes
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  1. to suddenly dismiss someone from their job
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  2. to get rid of a plan, system, or service, especially in order to save money
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axe used in phrases

  • Dayton axe (noun)
    1. an axe with a long handle and a head that has one cutting edge and one blunt side
  • Western axe (noun)
    1. an axe that has cutting edges on both sides of the head
  • axe handle (noun)
    1. the handle of an axe
  • axe head (noun)
    1. the cutting head of an axe
  • battle-axe (noun)
    1. a broadax used as a weapon
    2. a sharp-tongued domineering wife
  • common axe (noun)
    1. an axe with a long handle and a head that has one cutting edge and one blunt side
  • double-bitted axe (noun)
    1. an axe that has cutting edges on both sides of the head
  • fireman's axe (noun)
    1. an axe that has a long handle and a head with one cutting edge and a point on the other side
  • give the axe (verb)
    1. terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position
    2. terminate a relationship abruptly
  • hand axe (noun)
    1. a stone tool with a cutting edge; the stone is held in the hand and used for chopping
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