Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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poleax | Yes | No | Yes | No |
strike down | No | No | Yes | No |
poleax (noun) | strike down (noun) |
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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 |
poleax (verb) | strike down (verb) |
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fell with or as if with a poleax | cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow |
cause to die, especially suddenly | |
declare null and void; make ineffective |