battle-ax

noun

bat·tle-ax | \ ˈba-tᵊl-ˌaks

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variants: or battle-axe

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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battle-ax

noun

English Language Learners Definition of battle-ax

: an ax with a large blade that was used as a weapon in the past

informal + disapproving : an unpleasant older woman who speaks in an angry way and tries to control others

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battle-ax

noun

bat·tle-ax

variants: or battle-axe \ ˈba-tᵊl-ˌaks \

Kids Definition of battle-ax

: an ax with a broad blade formerly used as a weapon

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