battle-axe

Translations

battle-axenoun
battle-axes
pl
боевой топор
The warrior raised his battle-axe above his head before charging.
Воин поднял свой боевой топор над головой перед атакой.
мегераразг.; уничиж.
Everyone was terrified of the battle-axe who ran the hostel.
Все ужасались той мегере, которая управляла общежитием.
Additional translations
секираистор.; устар.
фурияразг.; уничиж.
battle-axeadjective
Used attributively before a noun, typically to denote relation to the weapon (e.g., battle-axe handle).
секирныйредк.; истор.; относящийся к секире/боевому топору
Archaeologists found several battle-axe heads at the site.
Археологи нашли на месте раскопок несколько секирных наконечников.
battleaxenoun

battle-axe

секираистор.; боевое холодное оружие
The museum displayed an ancient battleaxe with a long wooden shaft.
В музее выставили древнюю секиру с длинным деревянным древком.
мегераразг.; о резкой, сварливой и властной женщине
His grandmother was a battleaxe who tolerated no nonsense.
Его бабушка была мегерой и не терпела глупостей.
Additional translations
тиранкаразг.; о властной, деспотичной женщине
battleaxeadjective

battle-axe

Attributive use only; typically used before another noun.
Additional translations
секирныйкнижн./истор.; в атрибутивном употреблении

Definitions

battle-axenoun
A large, broad-bladed axe designed for use in combat, especially in the Middle Ages.
The warrior raised his battle-axe above his head before charging.
(informal, derogatory) A domineering or formidable older woman.
Everyone was terrified of the battle-axe who ran the hostel.
battle-axeadjective
Attributive: relating to or characteristic of a battle-axe weapon.
Archaeologists found several battle-axe heads at the site.
battleaxenoun
a heavy axe used as a weapon in battle
The museum displayed an ancient battleaxe with a long wooden shaft.
informal: a stern, aggressive, or domineering woman
His grandmother was a battleaxe who tolerated no nonsense.
battleaxeadjective
used attributively to describe something connected with or resembling a battleaxe
The armourer replaced the battleaxe head on the replica weapon.