poleaxe Antonyms
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Meaning of poleaxe
poleaxe (n)
an ax used to slaughter cattle; has a hammer opposite the blade
a battle ax used in the Middle Ages; a long handled ax and a pick
poleaxe (v)
fell with or as if with a poleax
poleaxe (n.)
Anciently, a kind of battle-ax with a long handle; later, an ax or hatchet with a short handle, and a head variously patterned; -- used by soldiers, and also by sailors in boarding a vessel.
poleaxe Sentence Examples
- The knights charged into battle, brandishing their poleaxes above their heads.
- The axeman swung his poleaxe with tremendous force, cleaving a path through the enemies.
- The poleaxe's sharp point pierced through armor, sending shivers down the wearer's spine.
- The king's guardsmen wielded poleaxes with precision, forming an impenetrable wall.
- The executioner raised his poleaxe, its gleaming blade poised above the condemned man's neck.
- The poleaxe was a formidable weapon, combining the power of an ax with the versatility of a spear.
- The clash of poleaxes against shields echoed through the battlefield, a deafening cacophony.
- The heavy weight of the poleaxe required immense strength and endurance to wield effectively.
- The poleaxe's design allowed for both slashing and stabbing attacks, making it a versatile weapon for both offense and defense.
- The battle raged on, each swing of the poleaxe leaving a trail of carnage in its wake.
FAQs About the word poleaxe
an ax used to slaughter cattle; has a hammer opposite the blade, a battle ax used in the Middle Ages; a long handled ax and a pick, fell with or as if with a po
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The knights charged into battle, brandishing their poleaxes above their heads.
The axeman swung his poleaxe with tremendous force, cleaving a path through the enemies.
The poleaxe's sharp point pierced through armor, sending shivers down the wearer's spine.
The king's guardsmen wielded poleaxes with precision, forming an impenetrable wall.
