English noun: poleax | |||
1. | poleax (artifact) an ax used to slaughter cattle; has a hammer opposite the blade | ||
Synonyms | poleaxe | ||
Broader (hypernym) | ax, axe | ||
2. | poleax (artifact) a battle ax used in the Middle Ages; a long handled ax and a pick | ||
Synonyms | poleaxe | ||
Broader (hypernym) | battle-ax, battle-axe | ||
English verb: poleax | |||
1. | poleax (contact) fell with or as if with a poleax | ||
Examples | They poleax the trees | ||
Synonyms | poleaxe | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | cut down, drop, fell, strike down | ||