Ax — synonyms, definition

1. ax (Noun) US

axe

ax (Noun) — An edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle.

edge tool Dayton ax Dayton axe Western ax Western axe broadax broadaxe common ax common axe double-bitted ax double-bitted axe fireman's ax fireman's axe hatchet ice ax ice axe piolet poleax poleaxe ax handle ax head axe handle axe head blade haft helve

2. ax (Verb) US

ax (Verb) — Chop or split with an axe. ex. "ax wood"

ax (Verb) — Suddenly or harshly cancel or dismiss. ex. "they will ax the research program"

chop end hack terminate