axes

[ak-seez] / ˈæk siz /

NOUN

large cutting tool

Synonyms

WEAK

adz chopper hatchet tomahawk

NOUN

point around which something revolves

Synonyms

STRONG

arbor axle hinge pivot pole shaft spindle stalk stem support

WEAK

turning point

VERB

cut with large blade

Synonyms

WEAK

chop cut cut down fell hew

Antonyms

WEAK

hire

VERB

dismiss from service

Synonyms

WEAK

boot bounce can cancel cut back discharge dispense with eliminate fire get rid of give a pink slip give the boot kick out lay off remove sack terminate throw out

Antonyms

WEAK

hire

VERB

dismiss

Synonyms

STRONG

can cleaver discharge fire hatchet poll sack tomahawk

Antonyms

STRONG

employ hire

Example Sentences

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Dr Stephanie Brown said: "Knives were omnipresent in medieval society. Axes were commonplace in homes for cutting wood, and many men carried a staff."

From BBC • Sep. 28, 2023

Axes created a more symmetrical, oval fracture than the adze, for example.

From Science Magazine • Feb. 16, 2023

A year ago, this former Murry’s Supermarket in the heart of Park View was empty, having just been vacated by the ax-throwing bar Kraken Axes, which was moving to a spot elsewhere in the city.

From Washington Post • Sep. 19, 2019

Axes of various sizes and weights are provided by the clubs.

From Washington Times • Jul. 1, 2018

Axes, maces, a javelin, and a couple swords hang from metal hooks.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston