ax
Plural
axes
1
a tool with a long wooden handle attached to a heavy steel or iron blade, primarily used for chopping wood and cutting down trees
An ax is a hand tool with a heavy, sharp blade attached to a handle, used for chopping, splitting, or shaping wood. The blade is typically made of steel and is fixed to the handle, which is usually made of wood or fiberglass. Axes are commonly used in forestry, logging, and carpentry, as well as for tasks like splitting firewood or clearing plants. The user swings the ax to strike wood, and the sharp blade helps cut or split it. Axes come in different types, with variations for specific tasks, such as cutting down trees or chopping smaller branches.
- He used an ax to chop firewood for the winter.
- The ax had a sharp blade that made cutting easier.
- She learned how to handle an ax safely during the camping trip.
- The lumberjack carried his ax as he worked in the forest.
- He polished the wooden handle of his grandfather's old ax.
2
a musician's instrument, especially a guitar in rock music or a saxophone in jazz
- He walked on stage with his favorite ax.
- Every guitarist dreams of owning a custom axe.
- The jazz player pulled out his ax and started to solo.
- That beat-up old axe still sounds incredible.
- She brought her ax to the jam session.