battle-ax Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a broadax used as a weapon
battle-axe.
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noun a sharp-tongued domineering wife
battle-axe.
WordNet
Bat"tle-ax`, Bat"tle-axe` noun
(Also<
- Battle-ax
- Battle-axe
)
Definitions
(Mil.) A kind of broadax formerly used as an offensive weapon.