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Noun: axeman (axemen)  'aks,man
  1. A man who uses or attacks with an axe
    "The lumberjack competition featured skilled axemen demonstrating their chopping techniques";
    - axman [US]
     
  2. Someone who makes ruthless cuts in expenditure
    "The new CFO gained a reputation as a ruthless axeman, slashing budgets across all departments";
    - axman [US]

Derived forms: axemen

Encyclopedia: Axeman