"greataxe" meaning in All languages combined

See greataxe on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /ɡɹeɪtæks/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-greataxe.wav Forms: greataxes [plural], greatax [alternative], great-ax [alternative], great-axe [alternative]
Rhymes: -æks Etymology: From great + axe. Probably modeled on greatsword, greathelm, etc. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|great|axe}} great + axe Head templates: {{en-noun}} greataxe (plural greataxes)
  1. (rare, video games, fantasy, weaponry) A giant axe; a broadaxe. Tags: rare

Inflected forms

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