Synonyms of poleaxe

Noun


1. poleax, poleaxe, ax, axe

usage: an ax used to slaughter cattle; has a hammer opposite the blade

2. poleax, poleaxe, battle-ax, battle-axe

usage: a battle ax used in the Middle Ages; a long handled ax and a pick

Verb


1. poleax, poleaxe, fell, drop, strike down, cut down

usage: fell with or as if with a poleax

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