1. A battle ax used in the Middle Ages; a long handled ax and a pick
   "The knight wielded his poleax with deadly precision";
   - poleaxe
    
2. An ax used to slaughter cattle; has a hammer opposite the blade
   "The butcher used a poleax to quickly and humanely dispatch the animal";
   - poleaxe

1. Fell with or as if with a poleax
   "The boxer poleaxed his opponent with a powerful punch";
   - poleaxe

Derived forms: poleaxing, poleaxes, poleaxed

Type of: ax [US], axe, battle-ax [US], battle-axe, cut down, drop, fell, pole weapon, polearm, strike down

Encyclopedia: Poleax