ax handle vs ax

ax handle and ax both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
ax handle	Yes	No	No	No
ax	Yes	No	Yes	No

ax handle (noun)	ax (noun)
the handle of an ax	an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle

ax handle (verb)	ax (verb)
	terminate
	chop or split with an ax