Axeman

/ˈæksmən/
noun

A person who uses an axe, especially for their job.

The axeman was hired to chop down the old tree.
Visual representation of "axeman" - A person who uses an axe, especially for their job.

Often appears as...

  • professional axeman
  • hired axeman
noun

A person who plays the electric guitar, especially in a band.

The axeman played a fantastic solo during the concert.
Visual representation of "axeman" - A person who plays the electric guitar, especially in a band.

Often appears as...

  • lead axeman
  • band's axeman

Usage tips

Informal, Approving

Colloquial

noun

A person who uses an axe, especially for their job.

The axeman was hired to chop down the old tree.
Visual representation of "axeman" - A person who uses an axe, especially for their job.

Often appears as...

  • professional axeman
  • hired axeman
noun

A person who plays the electric guitar, especially in a band.

The axeman played a fantastic solo during the concert.
Visual representation of "axeman" - A person who plays the electric guitar, especially in a band.

Often appears as...

  • lead axeman
  • band's axeman

Usage tips

Informal, Approving

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "axeman"
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Occupational Use

Mainly used for someone whose job involves chopping wood or similar tasks.

Illustration for Occupational Use
The axeman worked in the forest.
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Tool Specific

Refers to using an axe, not just any cutting tool.

Illustration for Tool Specific
He became an axeman, not a sawyer.
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Physical Strength

Implies physical power or strength, as the job can be labor-intensive.

Illustration for Physical Strength
The sturdy axeman easily split the logs.
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Occupational Use

Mainly used for someone whose job involves chopping wood or similar tasks.

Illustration for Occupational Use
The axeman worked in the forest.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Tool Specific

Refers to using an axe, not just any cutting tool.

Illustration for Tool Specific
He became an axeman, not a sawyer.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Physical Strength

Implies physical power or strength, as the job can be labor-intensive.

Illustration for Physical Strength
The sturdy axeman easily split the logs.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Occupational Use

Mainly used for someone whose job involves chopping wood or similar tasks.

Illustration for Occupational Use
The axeman worked in the forest.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Tool Specific

Refers to using an axe, not just any cutting tool.

Illustration for Tool Specific
He became an axeman, not a sawyer.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Physical Strength

Implies physical power or strength, as the job can be labor-intensive.

Illustration for Physical Strength
The sturdy axeman easily split the logs.
Visual representation of the word "Axeman"

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Quote examples

Neal Asher

English Writer

Gemmell's name guarantees a satisfying story and a thumping good read. I recommend all his heroic creations - 'Druss the axeman,' 'the Jerusalem man,' among others - but my favourite has to be 'Waylander': Clint Eastwood with a crossbow and the same 'Make my day, punk' attitude.
Portrait of Neal Asher

Quote examples

Neal Asher

English Writer

Gemmell's name guarantees a satisfying story and a thumping good read. I recommend all his heroic creations - 'Druss the axeman,' 'the Jerusalem man,' among others - but my favourite has to be 'Waylander': Clint Eastwood with a crossbow and the same 'Make my day, punk' attitude.
Portrait of Neal Asher
Example 1 of 1
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