|
|
Definition of Poleaxe
1. Verb. Fell with or as if with a poleax. "They poleaxe the trees"
Exact synonyms: Poleax
Generic synonyms: Cut Down, Drop, Fell, Strike Down
Derivative terms: Poleax, Poleax
Generic synonyms: Cut Down, Drop, Fell, Strike Down
Derivative terms: Poleax, Poleax
2. Noun. An ax used to slaughter cattle; has a hammer opposite the blade.
3. Noun. A battle ax used in the Middle Ages; a long handled ax and a pick.
Definition of Poleaxe
1. Noun. an ax having both a blade and a hammer face; used to slaughter cattle ¹
2. Noun. a long-handled battle-ax, being a combination of ax, hammer and pike ¹
3. Verb. (transitive) to fell someone with, or as if with, a poleaxe ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Poleaxe
1. to poleax [v -AXED, -AXING, -AXES] - See also: poleax
Lexicographical Neighbors of Poleaxe
Other Resources:
