hand axe
noun
Simple meaning
A stone tool with a cutting edge.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
handaksSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈhændæks
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A stone tool with a cutting edge; the stone is held in the hand and used for chopping
A stone tool made by flaking to produce an edge, used without a handle.
fantasyroleplaying games
A hatchet or throwing axe.
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This meaning: A stone tool with a cutting edge; the stone is held in the hand and used for chopping
Used this way, hand axe is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
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- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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