Ax
Ax (noun) means US spelling variant of axe: a tool with a heavy blade and long handle used for chopping wood. Example: “He split the logs with a single swing of the ax.”
How to use Ax
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe American spelling of "axe".
British English almost always uses "axe"; American English commonly uses "ax".
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He split the logs with a single swing of the _____.
Etymology
From Old English æx; the same word as "axe", spelled differently in American English.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Ax” mean?
The word “Ax” means uS spelling variant of axe: a tool with a heavy blade and long handle used for chopping wood. In plain terms, the American spelling of "axe".
How do you use “Ax” in a sentence?
Here is “Ax” used in a sentence: “He split the logs with a single swing of the ax.”
What part of speech is “Ax”?
“Ax” is a noun.
Where does the word “Ax” come from?
The word “Ax” comes from Old English. From Old English æx; the same word as "axe", spelled differently in American English.
Is “Ax” a common word?
“Ax” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
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