Ax and Blade

Ax noun - The termination of the employment of an employee or a work force often temporarily.

Blade and ax are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Blade" instead a noun "Ax".

Blade noun - A hand weapon with a length of metal sharpened on one or both sides and usually tapered to a sharp point.

Ax and blade are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ax" instead a noun "Blade".