axe

/æks/

noun

A tool for felling trees or chopping wood etc. consisting of a heavy head flattened to a blade on one side, and a handle attached to it.
An ancient weapon consisting of a head that has one or two blades and a long handle.
A dismissal or rejection.
"His girlfriend/boss/schoolmaster gave him the axe."
Similar: boot, chop, pink slip, sack

verb

To fell or chop with an axe.
To lay off, terminate or drastically reduce, especially in a rough or ruthless manner; to cancel.
"He got axed in the last round of firings."
Similar: downsize, fire, lay off

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