Ax Definition & Meaning

ax
noun
  1. an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
verb
  1. chop or split with an ax; "axe wood"
  2. terminate; "The NSF axed the research program and stopped funding it"

"Ax" in song lyrics

See how ax is used in real songs:

  • "Suffocate on chokehold, black out the ax"
    9th Prince f/ Beretta 9 — Never Front
  • "Spray up a galaxy, with hot wax, no consilary ax"
    Easy Mo Bee f/ Busta Rhymes, Chip Banks, Raekwon, Roc Marciano — Let's Make A Toast
  • "Cracka jack killa killa cracka with an ax"
    Esham f/ Mastamind — Headhunter

Usage tips for "ax"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "ax" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for ax to find words that pair well.

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