bat·tle-ax
| \ ˈba-tᵊl-ˌaks
\
\
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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/battle-ax. Accessed 3 Mar. 2021.
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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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