axe

/æks/ · noun

Meaning

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.
An ancient weapon consisting of a head that has one or two blades and a long handle.
A dismissal or rejection.
A gigging musician's particular instrument, especially a guitar in rock music or a saxophone in jazz.
A position, interest, or reason in buying and selling stock, often with ulterior motives.
To fell or chop with an axe.
To lay off, terminate or drastically reduce, especially in a rough or ruthless manner; to cancel.
The axle of a wheel.
To furnish with an axle.
To request (information, or an answer to a question).
To put forward (a question) to be answered.
To interrogate or enquire of (a person).
To request or petition; usually with for.
To request permission to do something.
To require, demand, claim, or expect, whether by way of remuneration or return, or as a matter of necessity.

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