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Definitions

axes

[ak-seez] / ˈæk siz /
NOUN
large cutting tool
Synonyms


VERB
cut with large blade
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK




Example Sentences

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One location stood out due to the discovery of about 80 grooved stone axes, which were used to break down and process ore.

From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2026

In a field where buzzards were flying overhead, they used metal probes and pick axes and shovels in their search for remains.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

Unlike thieves who carry weapons into museums or use axes to smash-and-grab, art-world scammers rarely get violent—so their prison sentences often get cut short.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

Up to several hundred trucks can be escorted at a time, but even with the military by their side, convoys are still frequently targeted, especially on two key southern axes.

From Barron's • Nov. 4, 2025

The walls were lined with battle flags and weapon displays: antique rifles, battle axes, and a bunch of other stuff.

From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan