(American spelling) A grudge or grievance, with implications of confrontation.

(American spelling) A proposition or point of view to advocate, especially motivated by self-interest.

Agent noun of axe murder: one who axe murders; one who murders using an axe. / (figuratively) Any incredibly dangerous person.

To murder (someone) with an axe.

(UK) Any process tending to eliminate non-essential elements

(informal) To fire (dismiss from employment)

(West Country) An specialised axe for cutting tree stumps.

(card games, slang) The king of diamonds in a deck of playing cards.

A stone tool made by flaking to produce an edge, used without a handle. / (fantasy, role-playing games) A hatchet or throwing axe.

A stonemason's tool with a flat face and a pointed part.