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axes

/ˈæksəz/ /ˈæksiːz/ /ˈæksiz/

Meanings
noun
A tool for felling trees or chopping wood etc. consisting of a heavy head flattened to a blade on one side, and a handle attached to it.

Examples :

"The woodcutter sharpened the axes before beginning his morning's work. "
utensil item machine

Related Words

Illustration remuneration

remuneration noun

/ɹə.mjuː.nə.ˈɹeɪ.ʃən/

Something given in exchange for goods or services rendered.

"The company offered generous remuneration for the extra hours worked. "

Illustration descriptions

descriptions noun

/dɪˈskrɪpʃənz/ /dɛˈskrɪpʃənz/

A sketch or account of anything in words; a portraiture or representation in language; an enumeration of the essential qualities of a thing or species.

"The police used the witness's descriptions to create a sketch of the suspect. "

Illustration interrogate

interrogate verb

/ɪnˈtɛrəˌɡeɪt/ /ɪnˈtɛrəˌɡət/

To question or quiz, especially in a thorough and/or aggressive manner

"The police interrogated the suspect at some length before they let him go."

Illustration psychologist

psychologist noun

/ˌsaɪˈkɑl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/

An expert in the field of psychology.

"The psychologist helped the student understand why he was struggling in his classes. "

Illustration restructuring

restructuring verb

/ˌriːˈstrʌktʃərɪŋ/ /riːˈstrʌktʃərɪŋ/

To change the organization of.

"The company is restructuring its departments to improve efficiency. "

Illustration schoolmaster

schoolmaster noun

/ˈskuːlˌmæstər/ /ˈskulˌmæstər/

A male teacher.

"The schoolmaster asked the students to open their textbooks. "

Illustration difficulties

difficulties noun

/ˈdɪfɪkəltiz/

A series of frustrations

"Learning a new language often presents many difficulties, including remembering vocabulary and understanding grammar rules. "

Illustration classification

classification noun

/ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

The act of forming into a class or classes; a distribution into groups, as classes, orders, families, etc., according to some common relations or attributes.

"The classification of students by their academic performance helps teachers tailor instruction. "

Illustration determination

determination noun

/dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃən/

The act of determining, or the state of being determined.

"Through sheer determination, we managed to escape from the tornado."

Illustration information

information noun

/ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌɪnfəɹˈmeɪʃən/

That which resolves uncertainty; anything that answers the question of "what a given entity is".

"The information about the project deadline resolved my uncertainty; now I know what needs to be completed. "

Illustration correspondence

correspondence noun

/ˌkɒɹɪˈspɒndəns/

Friendly discussion.

"My correspondence with my pen pal was very enjoyable; we discussed our favorite books and hobbies. "

Illustration disabilities

disabilities noun

/ˌdɪsəˈbɪlətiz/ /ˌdɪzəˈbɪlətiz/

State of being disabled; deprivation or want of ability; absence of competent physical, intellectual, or moral power, means, fitness, and the like.

"The school provides support services for students with various learning disabilities, such as dyslexia and ADHD. "