HyperDic: battle-axe

English > 2 senses of the word battle-axe:
NOUNperson battle-axe, battle-axa sharp-tongued domineering wife
artifactbattle-axe, battle-axa broadax used as a weapon
English > battle-axe: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA sharp-tongued domineering wife.
Synonymbattle-ax
Broaderwife, married womanA married woman
Spanisharpía, bruja
Catalanbruixa, harpia
English > battle-axe: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningA broadax used as a weapon.
Synonymbattle-ax
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

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