Definition of poleax Poleax

poleโ€ขax

We found 7 definitions of poleax from 4 different sources.

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What does poleax mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: poleaxes

poleax - a battle ax used in the Middle Ages; a long handled ax and a pick
  poleaxe
  battle-ax, battle-axe a broadax used as a weapon
poleax - an ax used to slaughter cattle; has a hammer opposite the blade
  poleaxe
  ax, axe an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle

Verb

poleaxs, poleaxing, poleaxed  

poleax - fell with or as if with a poleax
  poleaxe
  fell, strike down, cut down, drop cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow; "strike down a tree"; "Lightning struck down the hikers"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • poleax (Noun)
    Alternative spelling of poleaxe.
  • poleax (Verb)
    Alternative spelling of poleaxe.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary ๐Ÿ“˜

  • poleax (n.)
    Alt. of Poleaxe

Part of speech

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  • poleax, verb, present, 1st person singular of poleax (infinitive).
  • poleax, verb (infinitive).
  • poleax, noun, singular of poleaxes.

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

poleax in sign language
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