broad·axe

also broad·ax (brôd′ăks′)

An axe with a wide flat head and a short handle.

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broadaxe

(ˈbrɔːdˌæks)

(Tools) a type of axe with a large blade

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broadaxe - a large ax with a broad cutting blade

broadax

ax, axe - an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle

battle-ax, battle-axe - a broadax used as a weapon

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