battle-axe

noun

(formerly) a large broad-headed axe

informal an argumentative domineering woman

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Words nearby battle-axe

batting eye, batting order, battle, battle-ax, Battle-Ax culture, battle-axe, battle-axe block, battlebus, battle clasp, Battle Creek, battle cruiser

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Example sentences from the Web for battle-axe

At last, taking his battle-axe in both hands, he gave Colbrand such a blow that his sword dropped to the ground.
Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12)|Various
Smith received such a blow that he lost his battle-axe, whereat the Turks on the ramparts set up a great shout.
Captain John Smith|Charles Dudley Warner
One held his battle-axe firmly griped—the other shifted his from hand to hand.
Thirty Years' View (Vol. II of 2)|Thomas Hart Benton
Only once do we hear of a battle-axe of bronze; and the dirk, sometimes of iron, is never said to be used in battle.
The World of Homer|Andrew Lang

A man may protect himself with his sword and battle-axe, and need never stray.
Yolanda: Maid of Burgundy|Charles Major

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