battle axe
Medieval chopping weapon
A battle axe is a large axe designed for combat, with a broad blade mounted on a long handle.
The term extends to any formidable cutting weapon of this shape.
Figuratively, a battle axe is a domineering, aggressive woman—the kind who bulldozes opposition: His mother-in-law was a real battle axe.
Also spelled battleaxe or battle-axe.
Medieval Nordic raider
- crusaderZealous advocate for change
- knightHonored mounted soldier
- chainmailArmor of linked rings
- fortressHeavily defended military structure
siege · armory · feudal · squire · joust · heraldry · chivalry · manor
Armed conflict between groups
- siegeEncirclement forcing surrender
- skirmishBrief, limited combat
- assaultViolent offensive act
- raidSudden armed incursion
charge · flank · melee · duel · clash · onslaught · fray · engagement
Axe-headed infantry pike
- poleaxeHafted armor-piercing weapon
- maceBludgeon with flanged head
- broadswordWide-bladed cutting weapon
- claymoreScottish great sword
glaive · partisan · tomahawk · pike · falchion · scimitar · gladius · cutlass
Ill-tempered woman, or insectivore
- harridanIll-tempered older woman
- nagPester repeatedly
- viragoIll-tempered, domineering woman
- termagantHarsh, quarrelsome woman
scold · dragon · tartar · battleax · domineering · overbearing · formidable · fierce
Preserved ancient object
- artifactHuman-made historical object
- heirloomInherited family treasure
- collectibleObject worth amassing
- historicalOf documented times
museum · replica · ceremonial · ornamental · decorative · restored · preserved · authentic
viking
Medieval Nordic raider
fortress · siege · armory · feudal · squire · joust · heraldry · chivalry · manor · tourney
warfare
Armed conflict between groups
raid · charge · flank · melee · duel · clash · onslaught · fray · engagement · sortie
blade
Flat cutting edge
head · shaft · grip · tang · poll · beard · bit · counterweight · socket · lashing
halberd
Axe-headed infantry pike
- poleaxeHafted armor-piercing weapon
- maceBludgeon with flanged head
- broadswordWide-bladed cutting weapon
claymore · glaive · partisan · tomahawk · pike · falchion · scimitar · gladius · cutlass · sabre
shrew
Ill-tempered woman, or insectivore
termagant · scold · dragon · tartar · battleax · domineering · overbearing · formidable · fierce · intimidating
relic
Preserved ancient object
- artifactHuman-made historical object
- heirloomInherited family treasure
- collectibleObject worth amassing
historical · museum · replica · ceremonial · ornamental · decorative · restored · preserved · authentic · provenance
battle axeshield
Handheld defensive armor
buckler · armor · olive branch · white flag · peace offering
battle axepushover
Easily defeated opponent
doormat · sweetheart · shrinking violet · angel · wallflower