poleax in English
noun
1
a short-handled ax with a spike at the back, formerly used in naval warfare for boarding, resisting boarders, and cutting ropes.
2
a butcher's ax with a hammerhead at the back, used to slaughter animals.
verb
1
hit, kill, or knock down with or as if with a poleax.
noun
poleaxe
verb
poleaxe
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1. Broadax: 1 n a large ax with a broad cutting blade Synonyms: Broadaxe 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