poleaxe

Other forms: poleaxed; poleaxing

Definitions of poleaxe

1. noun

   an ax used to slaughter cattle; has a hammer opposite the blade
   synonyms: poleax

   type of:

   ax, axe

   an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
2. noun

   a battle ax used in the Middle Ages; a long handled ax and a pick
   synonyms: poleax

   type of:

   battle-ax, battle-axe

   a broadax used as a weapon
3. verb

   fell with or as if with a poleax
   synonyms: poleax

   type of:

   cut down, drop, fell, strike down

   cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow