What does battle-ax mean?
Definitions for battle-ax
ˈbæt lˌæksbat·tle-ax
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Princeton's WordNet
battle-ax, battle-axenoun
a broadax used as a weapon
battle-ax, battle-axenoun
a sharp-tongued domineering wife
Wiktionary
battle-axnoun
An axe, used in combat as a weapon; usually large and often double-headed.
battle-axnoun
A belligerent and often unattractive person, especially a woman.
Naturally, she deeply resented having been called a battle-ax.
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battle-ax
A battle-ax is a large, heavy axe with a broad blade, which was used as a weapon in war by various ancient and medieval societies. It is typically a hand-held weapon that consists of a wooden handle with a sharp metal blade attached to it. Some versions are double-headed or have additional spike or hammer features. The term may also colloquially refer to a challenging, aggressive, or domineering woman.
Webster Dictionary
Battle-axnoun
alt. of Battle-axe
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of battle-ax in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of battle-ax in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
Translations for battle-ax
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- kovos kirvisLithuanian
- achaPortuguese
- боевой топор, бой-баба, секираRussian
- rivjärn, stridsyxa, drakeSwedish
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