battle ax
/ˈbætəlˌæks/
noun
- A large, heavy axe used as a weapon in medieval warfare.
- Museum visitors marveled at the ancient battle-ax displayed in the armor hall.
- In the reenactment, the soldier carried a replica battle-ax.
- The knight swung his battle-ax with great force.
- An aggressive or domineering woman, often older.
- The movie's villain was a battle-ax who terrorized the town.
- My neighbor is a battle-ax who complains about everything.
- The new manager was known as an old battle-ax who yelled at her staff.