- a variation of battle-ax.
battle-axe
Britishnoun
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(formerly) a large broad-headed axe
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informal an argumentative domineering woman
Example Sentences
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Immanuel says she previously worked as a doctor in Nigeria and also calls herself a “Deliverance Minister” who is “God’s battle axe and weapon of war.”
From Seattle Times • Jul. 28, 2020
Along the way, there are demonic bikers, a crazed chemist, and Nicolas Cage full-on forging his own battle axe.
From The Verge • Jan. 31, 2018
I didn’t know what a battle axe was even in regards to battle.
From Slate • Oct. 3, 2012
Smith sat atop his throne, gripping his vengeful battle axe and surveying his domain.
From New York Times • Oct. 22, 2010
But his mother, whom Dasch described as a "battle axe," had always managed to somehow provide food, clothing, an education, and a home.
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple
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