HyperDic: battle-ax

English > 2 senses of the word battle-ax:
NOUNartifactbattle-ax, battle-axea broadax used as a weapon
person battle-ax, battle-axea sharp-tongued domineering wife
English > battle-ax: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA broadax used as a weapon.
Synonymbattle-axe
Part ofhalberdA pike fitted with an ax head
NarrowerLochaber axA battle-ax formerly used by Scottish Highlanders
poleax, poleaxeA battle ax used in the Middle Ages
Broaderbroadax, broadaxeA large ax with a broad cutting blade
Spanishhacha de combate
English > battle-ax: 2 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningA sharp-tongued domineering wife.
Synonymbattle-axe
Broaderwife, married womanA married woman
Spanisharpía, bruja
Catalanbruixa, harpia

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