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axes

/ˈæksəz/noun2 syllables

Axes means: an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle.

Synonyms for axes6

noun, as in an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle

noun, as in a group of countries in special alliance

noun, as in the 2nd cervical vertebra; serves as a pivot for turning the head

axis, axis vertebra

noun, as in the center around which something rotates

axis, axis of rotation

noun, as in a straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions

noun, as in the main stem or central part about which plant organs or plant parts such as branches are arranged

What does axes mean?6

noun

1

an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle

2

a group of countries in special alliance

3

the 2nd cervical vertebra; serves as a pivot for turning the head

4

the center around which something rotates

5

a straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions

6

the main stem or central part about which plant organs or plant parts such as branches are arranged

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Axes in a sentence

  • I had to get the axes to chop the wood.ulyssemc1
  • The lumberjack had a variety of axes for different jobs.papabear
  • I'm trying to become an expert in using axes.gleki
  • They arrived with their axes and a long cross-cut saw.CK
  • He had to take the axes to chop the wood.sundown
  • This has to be graphed on three axes, so go ahead and whip out your laptops, kids.papabear
  • We chopped down the branch with axes.Amastan
  • They chopped down the branch with axes.Amastan

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