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Definition axe in British English

axe noun

[countable] noun
/æks/
1

a tool used for cutting down trees and cutting up large pieces of wood, consisting of a long wooden handle and a heavy metal blade

Synonyms and related words
adze auger ax
2

a situation in which a government, a company, or an organization decides to end something or to get rid of a worker or their job

Example

Two schools face the axe.

Example

The minister was given the axe in the 'cash for influence' scandal.

Synonyms and related words
fire lay off retire
Definition axe in British English