ax
IPA: ˈæks
Root Word: Ax
noun
- A surname.
- (American spelling) Alternative form of axe [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.]
verb
- (American spelling) Alternative form of axe [(transitive) To fell or chop with an axe.]
- (now nonstandard or dialectical, especially African-American Vernacular, MLE and Bermuda) Alternative form of ask [To request or petition.]
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Examples of "ax" in Sentences
- I like most of the Gerber products i've used, for the money. this ax is no different.
- The moment I get up, grab the fire ax from the wall and begin hacking away, then I've killed someone.
- And make no mistake, the ax is being sharpened even as I write this, and the Republican majority in the new House will be looking for chances to swing it.
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