Axe
Axe verb - Chop or split with an ax.
Shape
Shape verb - To change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation.
How words are described
| best | best axe | best shape |
| long | long axe | long shape |
| particular | particular axe | particular shape |
| similar | similar axe | similar shape |
| Other adjectives: normal, common, perfect, original, simple, actual, real, large, big, great, huge, new, unique, traditional, basic, giant, demonic, iconic. | ||
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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A mechanical weapon that folds out into an axe when you take it out, and can be rearranged into the shape of a huge sword that explodes on each swing.
Source: Swiss Army Weapon - Appearing in Persona 4: Arena, Labrys, named for the shape of her preferred weapon (a kind of Ancient Greek double-headed axe).
Source: Robot Names -
Police Are Useless: Axe Cop points out that "The Magic Police are the slowest police." They do seem to be mostly out of shape and not very competent.
Source: Western Animation / Axe Cop
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