noun
- plural of poleaxe: long-handled axes with a spike or hammer on the back, used as weapons or tools
Usage: historical weapon
verb
- third person singular present of poleaxe: to strike down or stun with great force
Usage: informal
Examples
- Medieval knights wielded heavy poleaxes in battle.
- The museum displayed several ornate poleaxes from the 15th century.
- He poleaxes his opponents with devastating punches.
- The shocking news poleaxes everyone in the room.
- Ancient warriors preferred poleaxes for their reach and power.
- The boxer poleaxes his challenger in the third round.