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.
A gigging musician's particular instrument, especially a guitar in rock music or a saxophone in jazz.
The axle of a wheel.
- verb
To fell or chop with an axe.
To terminate or reduce tremendously in a rough or ruthless manner.
To lay off: to terminate a person's employment.
To furnish with an axle.
Alternative form of ask.
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