axe

US /æks/

UK /æks/

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

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He used an axe to split the logs for the fireplace.

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The lumberjack swung his axe with great force.

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hatchet chopper

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to cut or chop with an axe

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He had to axe down the old tree in his backyard.

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The company decided to axe several unprofitable projects.

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chop cut fell eliminate terminate cancel cut back slash

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ax have an ax to grind