axeman

US axman

/ (ˈæksmən) /

noun plural -men

a man who wields an axe, esp to cut down trees

a person who makes cuts in expenditure or services, esp on behalf of anotherthe chancellor's axeman

US slang a man who plays a musical instrument, esp a guitar

Nearby words

axe-breaker, axebird, axel, axel heiberg, axelrod, axeman, axenic, axes, axi-, axial, axial angle

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Examples from the Web for axeman

The axeman strolled after her into the Bush, and then stopped to look hard at her as he uttered an inquiring, “Well?”
The Greater Power|Harold Bindloss
He had been endued with the gift of comprehension, and rock-cutter and axeman opened their minds to him.
The Greater Power|Harold Bindloss
Fulano de Tal, axeman, wants credit for provisions at the almacen or general store—Has he sufficient wood cut to warrant it?
Argentina From A British Point Of View|Various
It is rather doubtful, as you have travelled hither in a great hurry, whether you have ever seen an axeman at work.
Reminiscences of a Canadian Pioneer for the last Fifty Years|Samuel Thompson

Thus the axeman may often be seen at work standing eight or ten feet above the ground.
Steep Trails|John Muir