Axe | Meaning of axe

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axe (noun)
A tool for felling trees or chopping wood etc. consisting of a heavy head flattened to a blade on one side, and a handle attached to it.

axe (noun)
An ancient weapon consisting of a head that has one or two blades and a long handle.

axe (verb)
To fell or chop with an axe.

axe (verb)
To lay off, terminate or drastically reduce, especially in a rough or ruthless manner.
The government announced its plans to axe public spending.
The broadcaster axed the series because far fewer people than expected watched it.
He got axed in the last round of firings.

axe (verb)
To furnish with an axle.

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