Definition of Poleax

1. Verb. Fell with or as if with a poleax. "They poleax the trees"

Exact synonyms: Poleaxe
Generic synonyms: Cut Down, Drop, Fell, Strike Down
Derivative terms: Poleaxe, Poleaxe

2. Noun. An ax used to slaughter cattle; has a hammer opposite the blade.
Exact synonyms: Poleaxe
Generic synonyms: Ax, Axe
Derivative terms: Poleaxe

3. Noun. A battle ax used in the Middle Ages; a long handled ax and a pick.
Exact synonyms: Poleaxe
Generic synonyms: Battle-ax, Battle-axe
Derivative terms: Poleaxe

Definition of Poleax

1. n. Anciently, a kind of battle-ax with a long handle; later, an ax or hatchet with a short handle, and a head variously patterned; -- used by soldiers, and also by sailors in boarding a vessel.

Definition of Poleax

1. Noun. (alternative spelling of poleaxe) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Poleax

1. to strike with an axlike weapon [v -ED, -ING, -ES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Poleax

pole horse
pole jam
pole jump
pole jumper
pole jumping
pole ligation
pole position
pole positions
pole star
pole stars
pole vault
pole vaulter
pole vaulting
polearm
polearms
poleax (current term)
poleaxe
poleaxed
poleaxes
poleaxing
polecat
polecat weed
polecats
poled
poledavies
poledavy
polehole
poleis
poleless
polelike

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