axman
axman Lexical Profile
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• noun
American A person who wields an ax, especially a lumberjack, woodcutter, or historical executioner.
"The skilled axman cleared the fallen timber from the mountain trail before winter set in."
American An executive or official appointed to make drastic reductions in staff, budgets, or operations (informal).
"The board hired a corporate axman to restructure the failing division and cut unnecessary expenses."
American A musician who plays the guitar or saxophone, especially in rock or jazz music (slang).
"The band's lead axman captivated the festival crowd with an extended ten-minute guitar solo."
Word Nuance & Usage
Spelled "axman" predominantly in American English, whereas "axeman" is preferred in British and Commonwealth English.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed as an English compound of "ax" (from Old English "æx") and "man" (from Old English "mann"). The jazz and rock slang sense derives from the 20th-century musical slang use of "ax" to mean a guitar or saxophone.