axe
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈæks// UK //ˈæks// axe
n. a heavy tool with a sharp metal blade and a long handle. You use it for cutting wood or chopping down trees.
n. a tool with a heavy metal head and a wooden or fiberglass handle, used for felling trees or splitting timber. In informal contexts, it can refer to a musical instrument, specifically a guitar.
He used an axe to chop wood for the fire.
The lumberjack sharpened his axe before heading into the forest to clear the fallen branches.
While the traditional axe remains essential for forestry, modern lightweight versions are often preferred by hikers for their portability and durability in harsh conditions.
Usage
Commonly used in the idiom 'to get the axe', meaning to be fired from a job or to have a project cancelled.