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Type Words
Synonyms ax
Type of end, terminate


The NSF axed the research program and stopped funding it.
Type Words
Synonyms ax
Type of edge tool
Has types ice axe, piolet, poleax, poleaxe, western ax, western axe, common ax, common axe, dayton ax, dayton axe, double-bitted ax, double-bitted axe, fireman's ax, fireman's axe, broadax, hatchet, ice ax, broadaxe
Type Words
Synonyms ax
Type of chop, hack


axe wood.

Examples of axe

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Anyone in love with their iPad may want to weigh it against the humble hand-axe.
From the usatoday.com
It has asked would-be volunteers for the axe to make an application by 18 March.
From the independent.co.uk
The coalition's decision to axe the scheme for the Severn Estuary was a mistake.
From the independent.co.uk
After the whistle blew, I went out and went crazy with the chainsaw and the axe.
From the nzherald.co.nz
My Dad and brother are Villa season ticket holders and I've got no axe to grind.
From the sport.uk.msn.com
It fell to McCartney to wield the axe almost accidentally in the spring of 1970.
From the guardian.co.uk
Lovrien's turnout gear, hat and axe sat atop a table at the front of the church.
From the ocregister.com
That meant only one thing both Beale and Albert Kelly were in danger of the axe.
From the couriermail.com.au
Equally, swinging the axe without accuracy and grace will also send you packing.
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  • Chop or split with an ax; "axe wood"
  • Ax: terminate; "The NSF axed the research program and stopped funding it"
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