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Axe: meaning, definitions and examples

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axe

 

[ รฆks ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

tool

A tool typically used for chopping wood, consisting of a heavy metal blade attached to a long handle.

Synonyms

cleaver, hatchet, tomahawk

Examples of usage

  • He used an axe to chop firewood for the winter.
  • The lumberjack swung his axe with precision.
Context #2 | Noun

termination

A termination of employment, especially for economic reasons.

Synonyms

dismissal, firing, sacking

Examples of usage

  • The company announced layoffs, and many employees were given the axe.
  • Due to budget cuts, several departments faced the axe.
Context #3 | Verb

remove abruptly

To remove abruptly or dismiss someone or something from a particular situation.

Synonyms

cut, drop, eliminate

Examples of usage

  • The project was axed due to lack of funding.
  • The TV show got axed after the first season.

Translations

Translations of the word "axe" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น machado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฒเฅเคนเคพเคกเคผเฅ€ (kulhadi)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Axt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kapak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะพะบะธั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ siekiera

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ–ง (ono)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hache

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hacha

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท balta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋„๋ผ (dokki)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุฃุณ (fa's)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sekera

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sekera

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ–งๅคด (fว”tou)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sekira

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รถxi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐะปั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒฏแƒแƒฎแƒ˜ (najakhi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ balta

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hacha

Etymology

The word 'axe' has a long history, with origins dating back to Old English 'รฆcs'. It was commonly used in medieval times as a tool for cutting wood and clearing forests. Over time, the term 'axe' evolved to also refer to the termination of something, such as employment or a project. The modern usage of 'axe' as a verb to mean to remove abruptly gained popularity in the 20th century, especially in the context of entertainment and business.

See also: axeman, poleaxe.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,916 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.