sax
IPA: sˈæks
noun
- A slate-cutter’s hammer; slate-ax.
- (obsolete) A knife or sword; a dagger about 50 cm (20 inches) in length.
- A surname.
- Clipping of saxophone. [A single-reed instrument musical instrument of the woodwind family, usually made of brass and with a distinctive loop bringing the bell upwards.]
- (computing, Internet) Acronym of Simple API for XML.
verb
- (transitive, Britain dialectal) To cut or slash with a sharp instrument; incise; scarify.
- To play the saxophone
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Examples of "sax" in Sentences
- The jazz band's sax section added a smooth and sultry sound to the performance
- The musician expertly played the saxophone, filling the room with melodic notes
- The sax solo during the song brought tears to the audience's eyes
- The saxophonist's fingers moved quickly along the keys, producing a lively and energetic tune
- The sax player's passion for music shone through in every note they played
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