battle-axe
Word forms: battle-axes language note: The spellings battleaxe, and in American English battle-ax are also used.
1. countable noun
If someone calls an older woman a battle-axe, they mean she is very difficult and unpleasant because of her fierce and determined attitude. This use could cause offence. [informal, disapproval]
2. countable noun
A battle-axe is a large axe that was used as a weapon.
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