poleax (n.)

  1. an ax used to slaughter cattle; has a hammer opposite the blade

    [ Syn: poleaxe ]

  2. a battle ax used in the Middle Ages; a long handled ax and a pick

    [ Syn: poleaxe ]

    poleax (v.)

  1. fell with or as if with a poleax

    [ Syn: poleaxe ]

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