poleax plural
pole·ax
The plural form of poleax is ˈpoleˌaxes
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- noun plural poleax a medieval shafted weapon with blade combining ax, hammer, and apical spike, used for fighting on foot. 1
- noun plural poleax an ax, usually with a hammer opposite the cutting edge, used in stunning and slaughtering animals. 1
- noun plural poleax an ax with both a blade and a hook, formerly used in naval warfare to assist sailors in boarding vessels. 1