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polearm vs poleaxe

poleaxe vs polearm

polearm and poleaxe both are nouns.

polearm is not a verb while poleaxe is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
polearm Yes No No No
poleaxe Yes No Yes No
As nouns, poleaxe is a hyponym of polearm; that is, poleaxe 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.
  • poleaxe: a battle ax used in the Middle Ages; a long handled ax and a pick
Other hyponyms of polearm include Lochaber ax, poleax, furket, musket rest.
polearm (noun) poleaxe (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) poleaxe (verb)
fell with or as if with a poleax
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