poleaxe meaning and definition

POLEAXE noun

Definition of poleaxe (noun)

1. an ax used to slaughter cattle; has a hammer opposite the blade
   • synonyms: poleax
2. a battle ax used in the Middle Ages; a long handled ax and a pick
   • synonyms: poleax

POLEAXE verb

Definition of poleaxe (verb)

1. fell with or as if with a poleax
   • synonyms: poleax