battle-ax

Example Sentences

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Their chirps are the sound of the old battle-ax saying goodbye to his homeland before the Iron Curtain slams shut.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025

She looked beautiful, serene almost, not a look I normally associate with my battle-ax of a parent.

From Salon • May 5, 2019

Either way, you’ll burn some calories and stay warm swinging a foam battle-ax at your best friend/mortal enemy goblin.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 26, 2018

Curated by Mr. Salas and Tim Johnson, the museum’s program director at the time, the exhibition, with its rock videos and battle-ax guitars, was a marked departure from previous shows.

From New York Times • Jul. 31, 2017

“Your ma should know how hard this is for you. That old battle-ax is ornery and spiteful to boot. Maybe waiting for her tea will teach her a lesson.”

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland