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Meaning of the word ax in English

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ax

US /æks/
UK /æks/
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Noun

a tool typically used for chopping wood, usually a steel blade attached to a wooden handle

Example:
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He used an ax to split the logs for the fireplace.
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The lumberjack swung his ax with great force.
Synonym:
hatchet cleaver

Verb

to cut or chop with an ax

Example:
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They decided to ax down the old tree in the backyard.
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The company plans to ax several unprofitable projects.
Synonym:
chop cut fell cancel terminate eliminate
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axe have an ax to grind