Meaning of the word axes in English

What does axes mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

axes

US /ˈæk.siːz/
UK /ˈæk.siːz/

Plural Noun

1.

plural of 'axe', a tool typically used for chopping wood, usually with a steel blade attached at right angles to a wooden handle

Example:
The lumberjacks used their sharp axes to fell the tall trees.
He collected various types of axes, from ancient battle-axes to modern splitting mauls.
2.

plural of 'axis', an imaginary line about which a body rotates or around which a plane figure may rotate to generate a solid

Example:
The Earth rotates on its axes, causing day and night.
In geometry, we often work with X, Y, and Z axes to define coordinates in three-dimensional space.