Definitions for axman

axman ax·man

Spelling: [aks-muh n]
IPA: /ˈæks mən/

Axman is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 33 anagrams from letters in axman (aamnx).

Definitions for axman

noun

  1. a person who wields an ax.
  2. Informal. hatchet man.

Origin of axman

An Americanism dating back to 1665-75; ax + -man

Examples for axman

The smell of campfire hangs in the air above the axman—30-year-old Brooklynite Alex Hiller.

Evidently Casey was disappointed not to get another cursing, for he turned to his comrade, McDermott, an axman.

The axman brought down his blade with his full strength three times, and the fibers of the tree cracked and began to give way.

Where Ruth stood she cocked her head to listen to the strokes of the axman.

If this young man Jones is any kind of an axman, he and I can cut the trees and build the pen in half a day.

If I were fit to stay and work for you––as an axman––anything!

Word Value for axman
Scrable

14

Words with friends

16

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