battle-ax

• Substantiv mit zwei Bedeutungen: eine breitklingige Axt, die historisch als Waffe diente, oder umgangssprachlich eine scharfsinnige, herrschsüchtige Ehefrau.

A noun with two distinct meanings: a broad-bladed axe historically used as a weapon, or a colloquial term for a sharp-tongued, domineering wife.

1. B2formal

   A broad-bladed axe used historically as a weapon in close combat.

   Streitaxt

   • The warrior swung his battle-ax with great force.
   • Museum exhibits include a medieval battle-ax from the 12th century.
   • The Viking's battle-ax was both a tool and a weapon.

   Synonymehalberdpoleaxe

2. Domineering womanC1informal

   An informal and derogatory term for a woman who is perceived as aggressive, argumentative, or overly controlling.

   Zänkische Frau

   • His new boss is a real battle-ax who criticizes everything.
   • The neighbors call her a battle-ax because she constantly complains about noise.
   • In the old movie, the mother-in-law was portrayed as a battle-ax.

   Synonymedragonharridanshrewtermagantviragovixen