The Clue
Sacks (4 letter answer)
The Answer
AXES
Tags
Notes
The answer AXES is seen frequently, appearing about once every 190 puzzles.
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Definition
AX as a noun:
1. (ax, axe) = an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
AXIS as a noun:
1. a straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions
2. (axis, axis of rotation) = the center around which something rotates
3. the main stem or central part about which plant organs or plant parts such as branches are arranged
4. in World War II the alliance of Germany and Italy in 1936 which later included Japan and other nations; "the Axis opposed the Allies in World War II"
5. (bloc, axis) = a group of countries in special alliance
6. (axis, axis vertebra) = the 2nd cervical vertebra; serves as a pivot for turning the head
AXE as a verb:
1. (axe, ax) = chop or split with an ax; "axe wood"
2. (ax, axe) = terminate; "The NSF axed the research program and stopped funding it"