battle-ax (US) noun
or British battle-axe /ˈbætl̟ˌæks/ plural battle-axes
or British battle-axe /ˈbætl̟ˌæks/ plural battle-axes
Learner's definition of BATTLE-AX
[count]
1
: an ax with a large blade that was used as a weapon in the past(旧时的)战斧
2
informal + disapproving : an unpleasant older woman who speaks in an angry way and tries to control others(尤指年龄较大的)悍妇,母老虎