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polearm vs poleax

poleax vs polearm

polearm and poleax both are nouns.

polearm is not a verb while poleax is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
polearm Yes No No No
poleax Yes No Yes No
As nouns, poleax is a hyponym of polearm; that is, poleax is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than polearm:
  • polearm: a close combat weapon in which the main fighting part of the weapon is fitted to the end of a long shaft, typically of wood, thereby extending the user's effective range.
  • poleax: a battle ax used in the Middle Ages; a long handled ax and a pick
Other hyponyms of polearm include Lochaber ax, poleaxe, furket, musket rest.
polearm (noun) poleax (noun)
a close combat weapon in which the main fighting part of the weapon is fitted to the end of a long shaft, typically of wood, thereby extending the user's effective range. a battle ax used in the Middle Ages; a long handled ax and a pick
an ax used to slaughter cattle; has a hammer opposite the blade
polearm (verb) poleax (verb)
fell with or as if with a poleax
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