broadax

Other forms: broadaxes

Definitions of broadax
  1. noun
    a large ax with a broad cutting blade
    synonyms: broadaxe
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    types:
    battle-ax, battle-axe
    a broadax used as a weapon
    Lochaber ax
    a battle-ax formerly used by Scottish Highlanders
    poleax, poleaxe
    a battle ax used in the Middle Ages; a long handled ax and a pick
    type of:
    ax, axe
    an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
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