axes (weapons)

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Scope note
Cutting weapons consisting basically of a relatively heavy, flat blade fixed to a handle, wielded by either striking or throwing. For axes used for other purposes, typically having narrower blades, use "axes (tools)."
axes
Accepted term: 10-Mar-2025