Battle-ax (Noun)
Meaning 1
A sharp-tongued domineering wife.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A broadax used as a weapon.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The Viking warrior swung the battle-ax with precision, striking down his enemy.
- During the medieval reenactment, the knight wielded a massive battle-ax that intimidated the opposing team.
- The battle-ax was a staple in the Norse army, used to chop and slash through armor and shield.
- In the heat of the battle, the soldier grabbed a nearby battle-ax and charged into the fray.
- The museum exhibit featured a well-preserved battle-ax from the 14th century, its blade still sharp and deadly.