Battle-axe

Translation of "battle-axe" into Russian

Noun

battle-axe

battle-axes pl

боевой топор

The warrior raised his battle-axe above his head before charging.

Воин поднял свой боевой топор над головой перед атакой.

разг.; уничиж.

Everyone was terrified of the battle-axe who ran the hostel.

Все ужасались той мегере, которая управляла общежитием.

Additional translations

истор.; устар.

разг.; уничиж.

Adjective

battle-axe

Used attributively before a noun, typically to denote relation to the weapon (e.g., battle-axe handle).

секирный

редк.; истор.; относящийся к секире/боевому топору

Archaeologists found several battle-axe heads at the site.

Археологи нашли на месте раскопок несколько секирных наконечников.

Noun

A large, broad-bladed axe designed for use in combat, especially in the Middle Ages.

The warrior raised his battle-axe above his head before charging.

(informal, derogatory) A domineering or formidable older woman.

Everyone was terrified of the battle-axe who ran the hostel.

Adjective

Attributive: relating to or characteristic of a battle-axe weapon.

Archaeologists found several battle-axe heads at the site.