boarding ax

A form of boarding axe — An axe with a spike opposite the cutting edge, used for smashing locks, cutting ropes, etc. during naval warfare.

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Meanings

nounboarding ax (plural boarding axes)

plural boarding axes

  1. alternativeAlternative form of boarding axe.
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