Definition

A person, usually a man, who uses an axe, often for chopping wood or in a more figurative sense, a musician who plays a guitar or saxophone.

Example

The axeman skillfully chopped the logs for the fire.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new band in town?

Yeah, I heard they have a great axeman in their lineup.

I can't wait to see him play; I love guitar solos.

Same here! I hope they perform at the local festival.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Axeman → The word is formed from "axe" (from Old English "æx", meaning a tool for chopping) and "man" (from Old English "mann", meaning a person). An axeman is a person who wields an axe, typically for chopping wood or in a more figurative sense, as a person who uses an axe in a specific context.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'tool for chopping' ('axe') and a 'person' ('man') — an axeman is simply a person who uses an axe.

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