axe

noun
[L14678]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • singular : axe
  • plural : axes

Senses

  • civilian cutting tool with a relatively heavy edged head fixed to a parallel handle
  • tool or weapon

axe

verb
[L14679]

Forms

  • simple present : axe
  • simple present, singular, third person : axes
  • simple past : axed
  • present participle : axing
  • past participle : axed

Senses

  • chop/remove/end, as with an axe literally or figuratively.