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Pronunciation

IPA Phonetic Spelling of "axes"

IPA: /ˈæksɪz/

Syllable Breakdown:

  • ˈæk-

    • /æ/ - Open front unrounded vowel (as in "cat")

    • /k/ - Voiceless velar stop (as in "kill")

  • -sɪz

    • /s/ - Voiceless alveolar fricative (as in "sit")

    • /ɪ/ - Near-close front unrounded vowel (as in "bit")

    • /z/ - Voiced alveolar fricative (as in "zoo")

Word Form Variations

  • Singular: ax

  • Plural: axes

Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms

Noun

  • Meaning: A tool with a wooden handle and a metal blade, used for cutting or chopping.

  • Synonyms: hatchet, cleaver, tomahawk

  • Antonyms: saw, hammer, screwdriver

Verb

  • Meaning: To cut or chop with an ax.

  • Synonyms: hew, hack, cleave

  • Antonyms: glue, mend, repair

Plural Noun

  • Meaning: Multiple axes.

  • Synonyms: hatchets, cleavers, tomahawks

  • Antonyms: saws, hammers, screwdrivers

Examples of Use

Books

  • Historical Fiction: "He swung the ax with all his might, cleaving through the thick branch." (From The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne)

  • Fantasy: "The orc raised his ax, ready to strike the elf." (From The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien)

Newspapers

  • News Article: "Firefighters used axes to cut through the wreckage of the car." (From The New York Times)

  • Opinion Piece: "The government is attempting to ax funding for education." (From The Guardian)

Online Publications

  • Blog Post: "I bought a new ax to chop wood for my fireplace." (From DIY Enthusiast)

  • Wikipedia Article: "The Battle of Hastings was fought with swords, axes, and spears." (From Wikipedia.org)

Entertainment Mediums and Platforms

  • Movie: "The lumberjack used his ax to chop down the tree." (From The Revenant)

  • Video Game: "The player uses an ax to defeat enemies." (From God of War)

  • Song: "We'll ax the tree and let the branches fall." (From "The Lumberjack Song")

General Public Discourse

  • Everyday Conversation: "I need to borrow an ax to split some firewood."

  • Political Debate: "The senator proposed axing taxes for the middle class."

  • Legal Terms: "The defendant was accused of using an ax to commit murder."

10 Famous Quotes Using the term Axes

 1. "The best ax is the one you already have." (Anonymous) 

2. "He who swings the ax must expect to feel the blow." (Anonymous proverb) 

3. "An ax is a tool, not a weapon." (Anonymous proverb) 

4. "The ax falls where it is aimed." (Anonymous proverb) 

5. "The ax is a symbol of hard work and perseverance." (Original quote) 

6. "The ax is a reminder that even the strongest things can be broken." (Original quote) 

7. "The ax is a metaphor for the power of destruction." (Original quote) 

8. "The ax is a testament to the ingenuity of human beings." (Original quote) 

9. "The ax is a tool that can be used for both good and evil." (Original quote) 

10. "The ax is a symbol of the cycle of life and death." (Original quote)

Etymology

Axes is a very old word that has been around for centuries. It comes from an even older word called "ax," which is believed to have originated from a Proto-Indo-European root word meaning "to cut."

First Known Use and Meaning: The earliest known use of "ax" can be traced back to the Old English language, around the 8th century. At that time, it simply meant a tool with a handle and a blade used for cutting or chopping. Over time, the plural form "axes" developed to refer to multiple of these tools.

Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Axes

Related Concepts:

  • Cutting to the chase: Getting straight to the point; avoiding unnecessary details.

  • Taking the axe to something: Reducing or eliminating something drastically.

  • Having an ax to grind: Having a personal interest or motive.

Alternative Idioms:

  • Getting to the heart of the matter: Going directly to the most important point.

  • Cutting corners: Doing things cheaply or quickly, often at the expense of quality.

  • Having a bone to pick: Having a grievance or complaint.

Example sentences using these idioms:

  • "Let's cut to the chase and discuss the main issue."

  • "The company is taking the axe to its marketing budget."

  • "I don't think he's being entirely honest; he seems to have an ax to grind.

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Source Information

Definition of axes from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.