Axe

/æks/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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Definition of Axe

noun

A tool for felling trees or chopping wood etc. consisting of a heavy head flattened to a blade on one side, and a handle attached to it.
An ancient weapon consisting of a head that has one or two blades and a long handle.
A dismissal or rejection.
"His girlfriend/boss/schoolmaster gave him the axe."
A gigging musician's particular instrument, especially a guitar in rock music or a saxophone in jazz.
A position, interest, or reason in buying and selling stock, often with ulterior motives.
"A financial dealer has an axe in a stock that his buyers don't know about, giving him an advantage in making the most profit."

verb

To fell or chop with an axe.
To lay off, terminate or drastically reduce, especially in a rough or ruthless manner; to cancel.
"He got axed in the last round of firings."

Anagrams of Axe

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

bootchoppink slipsackdownsizefirelay off

Rhyming Words

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