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ice axe vs axe

axe vs ice axe

ice axe and axe both are nouns.

ice axe is not a verb while axe is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ice axe Yes No No No
axe Yes No Yes No
As nouns, axe is a hypernym of ice axe; that is, axe is a word with a broader meaning than ice axe:
  • ice axe: an ax used by mountain climbers for cutting footholds in ice
  • axe: an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
Other hypernyms of ice axe include ax, climbing equipment, rock-climbing equipment.
ice axe (noun) axe (noun)
an ax used by mountain climbers for cutting footholds in ice an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
ice axe (verb) axe (verb)
terminate
chop or split with an ax
Difference between ice axe and axe

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