hold an axe
Frequency: 7.010.2 per million words
To have an axe in one's hand.
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Examples (10)
- The menacing figure in the shadows was holding an axe.
- The woodsman held his axe firmly as he surveyed the tall pine tree.
- Holding an axe for the first time felt both powerful and intimidating.
- In the horror movie, the villain is always holding a bloody axe.
- He held the axe carefully by the handle, making sure not to touch the sharp blade.
- For the costume party, I will be holding a prop axe to complete my lumberjack look.
- The firefighter held a heavy fire axe, ready to break down the door.
- In the historical painting, the pioneer is depicted holding an axe.
- You need to be very careful when you hold an axe that has just been sharpened.
- She was photographed holding the ceremonial axe used to launch the ship.