Axe — synonyms, definition

1. axe (Noun) Brit, Cdn

adz adze ax cleaver mattock pickaxe tomahawk

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

axe (Noun) — (music) a musician's instrument, especially a guitar in rock music or a saxophone in jazz.

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2. axe (Verb) Brit, Cdn

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

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

chop end hack terminate