Definition of Sax

1. Noun. A Belgian maker of musical instruments who invented the saxophone (1814-1894).

Exact synonyms: Adolphe Sax
Generic synonyms: Maker, Shaper

2. Noun. A single-reed woodwind with a conical bore.
Exact synonyms: Saxophone
Generic synonyms: Single-reed Instrument, Single-reed Woodwind
Derivative terms: Saxophonist

Definition of Sax

1. n. A kind of chopping instrument for trimming the edges of roofing slates.

Definition of Sax

1. Noun. (rare or obsolete) A knife; a sword; a dagger about 20 inches in length. ¹

2. Noun. A slate-cutter's hammer; slate-ax. ¹

3. Verb. (transitive UK dialectal) To cut or slash with a sharp instrument; incise; scarify. ¹

4. Noun. Short form of saxophone. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Sax

1. a saxophone [n -ES] - See also: saxophone

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sax

sawshark
sawsharks
sawteeth
sawtimber
sawtimbers
sawtooth
sawtoothed
sawtoothlike
sawtries
sawtry
sawwort
sawyer
sawyer's handful
sawyer beetle
sawyers
sax (current term)
sax-tuba
saxafras
saxagliptin
saxatile
saxaul
saxauls
saxe blue
saxefras
saxello
saxes
saxhorn
saxhorns
saxicava
saxicavid

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