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greataxe

/ˈɡɹeɪtæks/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
greataxe
IPA
/ˈɡɹeɪtæks/
16
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A giant axe; a broadaxe.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From great + axe. Probably modeled on greatsword, greathelm, etc.

Inflected Forms

greataxes (plural) greatax (alternative) great-ax (alternative) great-axe (alternative)

Rhymes With

tax facts max acts relax blacks backs packs wax axe fax sacks

Questions

How do you pronounce greataxe?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɡɹeɪtæks/.
What does greataxe mean?
A giant axe; a broadaxe.
Where does greataxe come from?
From great + axe. Probably modeled on greatsword, greathelm, etc.

How to pronounce greataxe

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