bijl

Definitions of bijl
  1. noun
    an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
    synonyms: houwbijl
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    aks, aks(t), akst, houthakkersbijl
    a large ax with a broad cutting blade
    enterbijl
    an ax used to slaughter cattle; has a hammer opposite the blade
    krijgsbijl, strijdbijl
    a broadax used as a weapon
    hamerbijl
    a hatchet that has a cleft for pulling nails
  2. noun
    weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians
    synonyms: krijgsbijl, strijdbijl, tomahawk
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    type of:
    machtsmiddel, strijdmiddel, wapen, wapensysteem
    any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
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