axe in Finnish
axe in Finnish is kirves, tappara, kenkä — axe means a tool with a heavy blade on one side of the head and a long handle, used for chopping wood.
axe in Finnish
kirves
An ancient weapon consisting of a head that has one or two blades and a long handle.
tappara
An ancient weapon consisting of a head that has one or two blades and a long handle.
kenkä
(informal) A dismissal or rejection.
potku
(informal) A dismissal or rejection.
rukkanen
(informal) A dismissal or rejection.
myynti-intressi
(finance) A position, interest, or reason in buying and selling stock, often with ulterior motives.
ostointressi
(finance) A position, interest, or reason in buying and selling stock, often with ulterior motives.
What does "axe" mean?
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noun A tool with a heavy blade on one side of the head and a long handle, used for chopping wood.
"She used an axe to split firewood for the winter."
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noun figurative: A drastic cut, cancellation, or dismissal.
"The show finally fell victim to the network's axe after three seasons."
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verb To cancel, cut, or dismiss something or someone abruptly.
"The company axed hundreds of jobs last quarter."
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axe in a sentence
- She used an axe to split firewood for the winter.
- Grandad kept a sharp axe in the shed for chopping logs.
- The show finally fell victim to the network's axe after three seasons.
- Staff were worried that the axe might fall on their department next month.
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What is "axe" in Finnish?
"axe" in Finnish is kirves, tappara, kenkä. axe means: A tool with a heavy blade on one side of the head and a long handle, used for chopping wood.
How do you use "axe" in a sentence?
Example: "She used an axe to split firewood for the winter." In Finnish, "axe" is kirves, tappara, kenkä.
Are there other ways to say "axe" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 7 translations listed for "axe": kirves, tappara, kenkä, potku, rukkanen, myynti-intressi.
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