"greataxe" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ɡɹeɪtæks/ Forms: greataxes [plural]
Rhymes: -æks Etymology: 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 Categories (topical): Fantasy, Video games, Weapons Synonyms: greatax, great-ax, great-axe

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