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
She looked beautiful, serene almost, not a look I normally associate with my battle-ax of a parent.
From Salon
"That battle-ax is a replica of one used by Robert the Bruce from Scotland. We're related on my mother's side."
From Fox News
Like clockwork, leftist activists appropriated the effort, twisting it into a battle-ax for social justice.
From Washington Times
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
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