Phrase Hound found 47 phrases and 38 compound words that contain axe. The most common are listed below. Open axe in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 47
- battle-axeAlternative spelling of battle axe.
- ice axeAn axe used by mountaineers to cut footholds in the ice.
- given the axepast participle of give the axe: To fire (dismiss from employment).
- War of the AxeThe seventh Xhosa war (1846-1847), which began with the theft of an axe.
- Axe CreekA locality in the City of Greater Bendigo, central Victoria, Australia.
- Bad AxeA city, the county seat of Huron County, Michigan, United States.
- axe-murderTo murder (someone) with an axe.
- gave the axesimple past of give the axe
- give the axeTo fire (dismiss from employment).
- gives the axethird-person singular simple present indicative of give the axe: To fire (dismiss from employment).
- giving the axepresent participle and gerund of give the axe
- pick-axeAlternative spelling of pickaxe: A heavy iron tool with a wooden handle; one end of the head is pointed, the other has a chisel edge.
- dagger-axeAn ancient Chinese pole weapon, in use until the Han dynasty, consisting of a dagger-shaped blade mounted by its tang perpendicular to the pole's shaft.
- axe murdererAgent noun of axe murder: one who axe murders; one who murders using an axe.
- Geddes AxeAny process tending to eliminate non-essential elements
- axe kickA fighting move in which the foot is raised high up and borne down heelfirst on the opponent.
- axe throwingA sport in which a competitor throws an axe at a target, attempting to hit the bullseye as near as possible.
- Danish axeDane axe
- fire axeA special type of axe used by firefighters, typically featuring a pick-shaped pointed poll (area of the head opposite the cutting edge) and in a vivid color to make it easily visible during an emergency.
- hand axeA stone tool made by flaking to produce an edge, used without a handle.
- pole-axeAlternative spelling of poleaxe: An ax having both a blade and a hammer face; used to slaughter cattle.
- throwing axeAn axe that is used as a missile weapon.
- Dane axeAn early battle axe, primarily used during the transition between the European Viking Age and early Middle Ages.
- axe headThe cutting metal portion of an axe.
- Lochaber axeAlternative spelling of Lochaber ax: A weapon of war, consisting of a pole armed with an axhead at its end, formerly used by the Scottish Highlanders.
Compound words 38
- AxminsterA market town and civil parish with a town council in East Devon district, Devon, England (OS grid ref SY2998).
- axemanA man who wields an axe.
- poleaxeAn ax having both a blade and a hammer face; used to slaughter cattle.
- axelessWithout an axe.
- axebladeThe blade of an axe; or, a blade identical to that of an axe, but not actually part of one.
- broadaxeA large axe, with a broad blade, once used as a weapon and also used for hewing timber.
- axewomanA woman who uses an axe.
- axelikeAlternative spelling of axlike: Resembling or characteristic of an ax.
- axemakerA manufacturer of axes.
- axemakingThe manufacture of axes.