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axe

/æks/

Translations

axenoun

axes

/æks/

hache

He used an axe to split the logs for the fireplace.

Il a utilisé une hache pour fendre les bûches pour la cheminée.

Additional translations

licenciementFamilier, au sens de renvoi du travail.

guitareArgot, surtout pour une guitare.

Synonyms

axeverb

axed

Past Simple

axed

Past Participle

axing

Gerund

/æks/

hacher

He axed the tree down in just a few minutes.

Il a haché l’arbre en quelques minutes.

supprimerAu sens de retirer ou d’annuler brutalement, notamment un poste ou un projet.

The company axed several positions due to budget cuts.

L’entreprise a supprimé plusieurs postes à cause de coupes budgétaires.

Synonyms

axeadjective

/æks/

Used attributively to describe something involving or characterized by an axe (e.g., "axe attack").

Additional translations

à la hacheEmploi adjectival, souvent dans des contextes de violence ou d’attaque.

Definitions

axenoun

A tool typically used for chopping wood, consisting of a heavy metal blade attached to a long handle.

He used an axe to split the logs for the fireplace.

A musical instrument, especially a guitar or saxophone, used informally.

The guitarist picked up his axe and started playing a solo.

A situation where someone is dismissed from their job, often used informally.

The company gave several employees the axe due to budget cuts.

axeverb

To cut or chop with an axe.

He axed the tree down in just a few minutes.

To remove or terminate abruptly, especially in a job or project context.

The company axed several positions due to budget cuts.

axeadjective

Relating to, involving, or characterized by an axe.

The suspect was charged in an axe attack.