poleax
/ˈpoʊlæks/
noun
- A type of axe with a long handle, used historically as a weapon or tool.
- A poleax has a heavy blade on one side and a spike on the other.
- The museum displayed a medieval poleax used by knights.
- He studied how the poleax was wielded in battle.
Synonyms
verb
- To strike or knock down with a poleax or a similar blow.
- The news of the accident poleaxed the entire family.
- The boxer was poleaxed by a powerful punch to the jaw.
- The warrior poleaxed his opponent in one swift motion.
- To shock or overwhelm someone completely.
- The team was poleaxed when their star player got injured.
- She was poleaxed by the unexpected bill for the repairs.
- The sudden announcement poleaxed the audience into silence.