Synonyms for

Ax

Verb / æks / Another word for ax — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A tool with a heavy metal blade on a long handle, used for chopping wood

Synonyms & similar words

axe hatchet adze tomahawk cleaver chopper maul sledgehammer pickaxe mattock crowbar lever tool implement instrument appliance utensil

Synonyms by register

Formal

terminate abolish discontinue eliminate

Informal

axe can cut slash

Literary

cleave sever

Antonyms

aid assist support help encourage promote

Common collocations

  • axe to grind
  • axe murderer
  • fire axe
  • axe handle
  • axe head
  • axe blade
  • axe body spray

Word family

noun axe
verb axe

Usage note

The verb 'axe' is a common informal synonym for 'cut' or 'terminate', especially in British English. It can also refer to the tool used for chopping wood.

Example sentences

  1. The lumberjack used an ax to chop down the tree.
  2. My dad used an ax to split the logs for the fireplace.
  3. The knight wielded his ax in battle.
  4. The carpenter used an ax to shape the wood.
  5. The firefighter used an ax to break down the door.

Quotes

  • The ax forgets; the tree remembers.
  • Time and the ax take care of everything.
  • An ax is better than a pen to write a story with.

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