axe
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/æks/
cutting tool
Etymology
Etymology Information
'axe' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'æx,' where 'æx' meant 'tool for chopping.'
Historical Evolution
'æx' changed from Old English word 'æx' and eventually became the modern English word 'axe'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'tool for chopping,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle, used for felling trees or chopping wood.
He used an axe to chop the firewood.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45