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Poleaxe: meaning, definitions and examples

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poleaxe

 

[ ˈpəʊlæks ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medieval weapon

A poleaxe is a large two-handed axe, typically used in medieval combat to strike, pierce, or hook opponents. It consists of a long shaft with an axe blade on one end and a pick or spike on the other end.

Synonyms

pole weapon, polearm

Examples of usage

  • The knight wielded his poleaxe with precision on the battlefield.
  • The poleaxe was a versatile weapon, capable of delivering devastating blows.

Translations

Translations of the word "poleaxe" in other languages:

🇵🇹 alabarda

🇮🇳 परशु

🇩🇪 Hellebarde

🇮🇩 kapak perang

🇺🇦 алебарда

🇵🇱 halabarda

🇯🇵 斧槍 (おのやり)

🇫🇷 hallebarde

🇪🇸 alabarda

🇹🇷 halberd

🇰🇷 폴액스

🇸🇦 حربة

🇨🇿 halapartna

🇸🇰 halapartňa

🇨🇳 戟 (jǐ)

🇸🇮 haleberda

🇮🇸 bryntja

🇰🇿 алебарда

🇬🇪 ჰალბერდა

🇦🇿 halberd

🇲🇽 alabarda

Etymology

The word 'poleaxe' originated in the mid-14th century, derived from the Middle English 'pollax' which in turn came from the Old French 'polax'. It combines the words 'pole' (referring to the long shaft) and 'axe' (referring to the cutting blade), reflecting the weapon's design and purpose in medieval times.

See also: axe, axeman.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,131, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.