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axe-hammer

axe-hammer

9.9
A tool with an axe blade on one side and a hammer on the other for fighting or work
  • noun
  • /ˈæksˌhæmər/
  • UK
translation icon : hacha-martillo
  • The medieval soldier wielded an axe-hammer during the battle, making use of both sides in close combat.

Examples

  • Archaeologists uncovered an ancient axe-hammer at the excavation site.

  • The axe-hammer is displayed in the museum alongside other historic weapons.

  • The warrior wielded an axe-hammer with great skill.

  • Can you hand me that axe-hammer?

  • During the reenactment, the actor demonstrated how to use an axe-hammer effectively in battle.

  • The museum curator explained the history and design of the ancient axe-hammer exhibited in the gallery.

  • In the hands of a skilled craftsman, the axe-hammer can be used for both striking and cutting tasks.

Synonyms

hammer-axe
vsaxe-hammer
9.9

A weapon with a hammer on one side and an axe blade on the other

is the same item but named with the opposite element order
hammer axe
vsaxe-hammer
  • Archaic
9.9

A weapon with a hammer head on one side and an axe blade on the other for fighting

is the same item but shown as a single hyphenated form

How Heavy

maul
21 7.5
axe-hammer
  • UK
9.9
hammer
188 1.0
mallet
10 4.2

Surface Forms

axe-hammer singular
axe-hammers plural

Morphology

axe-hammer = axe + hammer (transparent) = axe + hammer

A straightforward hyphenated compound of two common nouns; the meaning is directly the combination of 'axe' and 'hammer'.

Etymology

Axe-hammer is a simple compound of axe and hammer, two common tool names. Picture a tool with a blade on one side and a hammer on the other, so an axe-hammer is a weapon or tool used for both cutting and pounding.