battle-ax

Example Sentences

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Their chirps are the sound of the old battle-ax saying goodbye to his homeland before the Iron Curtain slams shut.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025

She looked beautiful, serene almost, not a look I normally associate with my battle-ax of a parent.

From Salon • May 5, 2019

Either way, you’ll burn some calories and stay warm swinging a foam battle-ax at your best friend/mortal enemy goblin.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 26, 2018

“That battle-ax is a replica of one used by Robert the Bruce from Scotland. We’re related on my mother’s side.”

From New York Times • Aug. 20, 2014

Belet picked up a battle-ax while our audience, the cats, found suitable spots to watch the action.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda