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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.

Example: His girlfriend/boss/schoolmaster gave him the axe.

A gigging musician's particular instrument, especially a guitar in rock music or a saxophone in jazz.

To fell or chop with an axe.

To lay off, terminate or drastically reduce, especially in a rough or ruthless manner; to cancel.

Example: 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).

Example: I asked her age.

To put forward (a question) to be answered.

Example: to ask a question

To interrogate or enquire of (a person).

Example: I'm going to ask this lady for directions.

To request or petition; usually with for.

Example: to ask for a second helping at dinner