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    axe
    /aks/

    noun

    • 1. a tool used for chopping wood, typically of iron with a steel edge and wooden handle: "I started swinging the axe at the lumps of driftwood"
    • 2. a musical instrument used in popular music or jazz, especially a guitar or (originally) a saxophone. informal

    verb

    • 1. end, cancel, or dismiss suddenly and ruthlessly: "the company is axing 125 jobs" Similar cancelwithdrawdropabandon
    • 2. cut or strike with an axe, especially violently or destructively: "the mahogany panelling had been axed"

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  2. www.thefreedictionary.com › axeAxe - definition of axe by The Free Dictionary

    n. pl. ax·es (ăk′sĭz) 1. A tool with a bladed, usually heavy head mounted crosswise on a handle, used for felling trees or chopping wood. 2. Any of various bladed, handheld implements used as a cutting tool or weapon. 3. Informal A sudden termination of employment: My colleague got the axe yesterday. 4.

  3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionaxe noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes |...

    Definition of axe noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › axeAxe - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Definitions of axe. noun. an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle. synonyms: ax. see more. verb. chop or split with an ax. “ axe wood”. synonyms: ax.

  5. www.merriam-webster.com › grammar › ax-vs-axe-differenceAx or Axe: What's the Difference? | Merriam-Webster

    What to Know. The spellings ax and axe are both correct, but axe is more common, both in the US and elsewhere. Just throwing it out there. Both ax and axe refer to the long-handled tool with the heavy metal blade, and both axe and ax feature in figurative use in phrases like “ax/axe to grind” and “take an ax/axe to (something).”

  6. www.trees.com › gardening-and-landscaping › types-of-axes19 Types of Axes and Their Uses (Photos Plus Buying Guide)

    Dec 22, 2022 · An axe is an ancient tool, with a rich history of uses including felling trees, hunting animals, and weaponry. Today, the axe is most commonly used in the yard or outdoor pursuits, such as camping, but the type of axe you need will depend on the purpose you intend for it.

  7. twominenglish.com › ax-or-axeAx or Axe: What’s the Difference? - twominenglish.com

    Mar 28, 2024 · The main difference between ax and axe lies in the spelling that is preferred in different parts of the world. In American English, “ax” is the common spelling. On the other hand, “axe” is widely used in British English.

  8. livexp.com › blog › ax-or-axe-which-is-correctAx or Axe—Which is Correct? - LiveXP

    Oct 19, 2022 · When used as a noun, an axe is a tool used for chopping wood. It consists of an iron or steel blade with a long wooden handle, and they’re usually very heavy. Axes have been around for thousands of years and are thought to date back to the Mesolithic period. Lumberjacks typically wear flannel shirts and carry an axe.