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broadax

/ˈbrɔːd.æks/
(UK: broadaxe)
broad · ax
Plural:broadaxes
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• noun

1

A large ax with a wide cutting blade, historically used for hewing logs into square timbers for building construction.

Example

"The carpenter expertly wielded the broadax to shape the felled oak into a sturdy structural beam."

2

A heavy medieval weapon with a wide blade, designed for close-quarters combat.

Example

"Museum curators carefully restored the rusted broadax that had been recovered from the ancient battlefield."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often spelled 'broadaxe' in British English. It is specifically distinguished from a standard felling ax by its design and use for hewing logs into square timbers rather than chopping down trees.

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'brādæx', a compound of 'brād' (broad) and 'æx' (ax).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Broadax. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/broadax
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