Associations to the word «Poleaxe»

Pictures for the word «Poleaxe»

Wiktionary

POLEAXE, noun. An ax having both a blade and a hammer face; used to slaughter cattle
POLEAXE, noun. A long-handled battle-ax, being a combination of ax, hammer and pike
POLEAXE, verb. (transitive) to fell someone with, or as if with, a poleaxe
POLEAXE, verb. To shock or surprise

Dictionary definition

POLEAXE, noun. An ax used to slaughter cattle; has a hammer opposite the blade.
POLEAXE, noun. A battle ax used in the Middle Ages; a long handled ax and a pick.
POLEAXE, verb. Fell with or as if with a poleax.

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