Word: AXE
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Definition of AXE
- A tool for felling trees or chopping wood etc. consisting of a heavy head flattened to a blade on one side, and a handle attached to it.
- An ancient weapon consisting of a head that has one or two blades and a long handle.
- A dismissal or rejection.
"His girlfriend/boss/schoolmaster gave him the axe."
- To fell or chop with an axe.
- To lay off, terminate or drastically reduce, especially in a rough or ruthless manner; to cancel.
"He got axed in the last round of firings."
- The axle of a wheel.
- To furnish with an axle.
- To request (information, or an answer to a question).
"I asked her age."
- To put forward (a question) to be answered.
"to ask a question"
- To interrogate or enquire of (a person).
"I'm going to ask this lady for directions."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "axe" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "axe" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Excellent for parallel plays! Slide this short word alongside existing board words to trigger multiple intersections in a single turn.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AXE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is AXE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in AXE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing AXE:
- # the axe effect
- # master of axe
- # playing with axe
- # in terms of axe
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