battle axe

Definitions

1. An ancient military weapon, an axe designed for combat, including (in heraldry) when borne on arms as a mark of prowess.
2. A domineering, antagonistic woman.
   humorous, informal, sometimes
3. An electric guitar.
   informal
4. An allotment of land at the rear of another property, with a long, narrow strip of land connecting it to the roadway.
   Australia

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Examples

“Another battle-ax, in the same collection.”

“No Jute is left to wield a sword to save⟳ this hoard. No one is left to swing⟳ the battle-ax skyward.”

“The instruments (one's named Baby) evoke tender talk⟳ from macho musicians. But some of these battle-ax beauties have⟳ seen more action than a roller derby queen: They bear⟳ the gashes and sweat⟳ stains to prove⟳ it.”

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