Before dawn the farmer swung his moot-axe at the stubborn oak stump until it finally gave way.

Whenever he misses a deadline, his manager gives the axe without warning.

The museum's exhibit featured a Jeddart axe displayed beside other medieval polearms, its steel head dulled by centuries of oxidation.

A musician experimented with the curtal-ax to recreate the deep, reedy tones of the Renaissance bassoon.

The soldier drew his curtal-axe quickly, its short broad blade glinting in the sun.

The villagers claimed the intruder axe-murdered the innkeeper before disappearing into the fog.

The villain axe-murders several townsfolk in the opening chapter.

The detective suspected him of axe-murdering the victim, but lacked enough evidence.

She hurled the throwing axe with deadly accuracy during the competition.

The firefighter swung the heavy fire ax to break open the jammed door.