ax

B2
Pronunciation
/æks/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

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.

2 Definition

An ancient weapon consisting of a head that has one or two blades and a long handle.

3 Definition

A dismissal or rejection.

Synonyms
boot chop pink slip sack
Example Sentences
  • His girlfriend/boss/schoolmaster gave him the axe.
4 Definition

A gigging musician's particular instrument, especially a guitar in rock music or a saxophone in jazz.

5 Definition

A position, interest, or reason in buying and selling stock, often with ulterior motives.

Example Sentences
  • A financial dealer has an axe in a stock that his buyers don't know about, giving him an advantage in making the most profit.
6 Definition

The axle of a wheel.

Verb
12 definition(s)
1 Definition

To fell or chop with an axe.

2 Definition

To lay off, terminate or drastically reduce, especially in a rough or ruthless manner; to cancel.

Synonyms
downsize fire lay off
Example Sentences
  • He got axed in the last round of firings.
3 Definition

To furnish with an axle.

4 Definition

To request (information, or an answer to a question).

Example Sentences
  • I asked her age.
5 Definition

To put forward (a question) to be answered.

Example Sentences
  • to ask a question
6 Definition

To interrogate or enquire of (a person).

Example Sentences
  • I'm going to ask this lady for directions.
7 Definition

To request or petition; usually with for.

Example Sentences
  • to ask for a second helping at dinner
8 Definition

To request permission to do something.

Example Sentences
  • Did you ask to use the car?
9 Definition

To require, demand, claim, or expect, whether by way of remuneration or return, or as a matter of necessity.

Example Sentences
  • What price are you asking for the house?
10 Definition

To invite.

Example Sentences
  • Don't ask them to the wedding.
11 Definition

To publish in church for marriage; said of both the banns and the persons.

12 Definition

To take (a person's situation) as an example.