Search
Select the dictionary language
a tool with a long wooden handle attached to a heavy steel or iron blade, primarily used for chopping wood and cutting down trees
What is an "ax"?
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.
a musician's instrument, especially a guitar in rock music or a saxophone in jazz
What does "ax" mean in music slang?
The term "ax" refers to a musician's instrument, most commonly a guitar in rock music or a saxophone in jazz. The structure comes from informal American slang where "axe" was used metaphorically for a tool or instrument, later shortened to "ax." It is typically used by musicians or fans to emphasize performance skill or attachment to a primary instrument.
to chop or cut with an axe or similar tool
to terminate or dismiss abruptly
