battle-ax
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Definition of battle-ax
1 : a broadax formerly used as a weapon of war
2 : a usually older woman who is sharp-tongued, domineering, or combative
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Synonyms
dragon lady, fury, harpy, harridan, shrew, termagant, virago, vixen
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battle-ax
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English Language Learners Definition of battle-ax
: an ax with a large blade that was used as a weapon in the past
: an unpleasant older woman who speaks in an angry way and tries to control others
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battle-ax
nounKids Definition of battle-ax
: an ax with a broad blade formerly used as a weapon
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