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AXE Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word axe. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word axe. (close relations)
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adze
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an edge tool used to cut and shape wood

chopper
nounn
noun

• a grounder that bounces high in the air

• informal terms for a human `tooth'

• an aircraft without wings that obtains its lift from the rotation of overhead blades

• a butcher's knife having a large square blade

cleaver
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a butcher's knife having a large square blade

hatchet
verb, nounv, n
noun

• weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians

• a small ax with a short handle used with one hand (usually to chop wood)

machete
nounn
noun

• a large heavy knife used as a weapon or for cutting vegetation

tomahawk
nounn
noun

• weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians

verb

• cut with a tomahawk

• kill with a tomahawk

ax
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle

verb

• chop or split with an ax

• terminate

boot
verb, nounv, n
noun

• footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

• compartment in an automobile that carries luggage or shopping or tools

• the swift release of a store of affective force

• protective casing for something that resembles a leg

• an instrument of torture that is used to heat or crush the foot and leg

• a form of foot torture in which the feet are encased in iron and slowly crushed

• the act of delivering a blow with the foot

verb

• kick; give a boot to

• cause to load (an operating system) and start the initial processes

chop
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the irregular motion of waves (usually caused by wind blowing in a direction opposite to the tide)

• a small cut of meat including part of a rib

• a jaw

• a tennis return made with a downward motion that puts backspin on the ball

• a grounder that bounces high in the air

verb

• cut into pieces with repeated blows

• move suddenly

• form or shape by chopping

• strike sharply, as in some sports

• cut with a hacking tool

• hit sharply

downsize
verbv
verb

• dismiss from work

• design or manufacture in a smaller size

• (of a company) reduce in size or number of employees

fire
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the event of something burning (often destructive)

• the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy

• the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

• a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning

• once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles), associated with the humour bile

• feelings of great warmth and intensity

• fuel that is burning and is used as a means for cooking

• a severe trial

• intense adverse criticism

verb

• start firing a weapon

• cause to go off

• bake in a kiln so as to harden

• terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position

• go off or discharge

• drive out or away by or as if by fire

• call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

• destroy by fire

• provide with fuel

• generate an electrical impulse

• become ignited

• start or maintain a fire in

sack
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases

• an enclosed space

• the quantity contained in a sack

• any of various light dry strong white wine from Spain and Canary Islands (including sherry)

• a woman's full loose hiplength jacket

• a hanging bed of canvas or rope netting (usually suspended between two trees); swings easily

• a loose-fitting dress hanging straight from the shoulders without a waist

• the plundering of a place by an army or mob; usually involves destruction and slaughter

• the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)

verb

• plunder (a town) after capture

• terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position

• make as a net profit

• put in a sack

lay off
verbv
verb

• put an end to a state or an activity

• dismiss, usually for economic reasons

pink slip
nounn
noun

• official notice that you have been fired from your job

Best Hypernyms For AXE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for axe, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
chop end hack implement instrument object terminate tool weapon
Phrases (1)
edge tool

Alternatives for ADZE

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