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Definitions for poleax
ˈpoʊlˌæks; -ˌæk sɪzpoleax
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Princeton's WordNet
poleax, poleaxenoun
an ax used to slaughter cattle; has a hammer opposite the blade
poleax, poleaxeverb
a battle ax used in the Middle Ages; a long handled ax and a pick
poleax, poleaxeverb
fell with or as if with a poleax
GCIDE
poleaxverb
Stunned; astonished;; as, we couldn't speak, poleaxed by the sight in fronnt fo us.
Wikipedia
poleax
The poleaxe (also pollaxe, pole-axe, pole axe, poleax, polax) is a European polearm that was widely used by medieval infantry.
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poleax
A poleax (or poleaxe) is a type of weapon, specifically a long-handled axe, traditionally used in the Middle Ages by foot soldiers and occasionally knights. It typically featured a hammer or spike on the back side of the blade for piercing armor, making it a versatile weapon. It was also used for ceremonial purposes, such as during knightings.
Webster Dictionary
Poleaxnoun
alt. of Poleaxe
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of poleax in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of poleax in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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