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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First Known Use of battle–ax
14th century
BATTLE–AX Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of battle–ax for English Language Learners
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: an ax with a large blade that was used as a weapon in the past
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: an unpleasant older woman who speaks in an angry way and tries to control others
BATTLE–AX Defined for Kids
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\ˈba-təl-ˌaks\Definition of battle–ax for Students
: an ax with a broad blade formerly used as a weapon
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