throwing axe

ˈθroʊɪŋ æks

Definition of throwing axe - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

weapon sports

small axe made for throwing, often used in sports

He practiced with a throwing axe at the range.
The competition required precision with a throwing axe.
She gifted him a custom throwing axe for his birthday.

tomahawk

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Images of throwing axe

small axe made for throwing, often used in sports

Expressions with throwing

throwing weight

influence or power used to achieve something

He used his throwing weight to get the project approved.

it's throwing it down

exp.

means it is raining very heavily

It's throwing it down outside, so take an umbrella!

axe throwing

activity of throwing axes for fun

We went axe throwing for John's birthday party.

feel like throwing up

experience a sensation of imminent vomiting

After the roller coaster ride, I feel like throwing up.

throwing star

small, sharp weapon designed for throwing

He expertly handled the throwing star during the martial arts demonstration.

stone-throwing

action of throwing stones, often to attack or protest

The protest ended in stone-throwing by the crowd.

Expressions with axe

axe to grind

personal motivation or selfish reason for saying or doing something

He has an axe to grind with the committee after being overlooked last year.

face the axe

be at risk of being fired

Many employees may face the axe due to budget cuts.

get the axe

be dismissed from a job

After the budget cuts, many employees got the axe.

give the axe

fire someone from their job

The manager decided to give the axe to three employees.

take an axe to

drastically reduce or eliminate something

The company had to take an axe to its budget.

when the axe falls

adv.

at the moment a big or bad event happens

We will see who stays when the axe falls.

when the axe fell

adv.

at the moment a critical event happens

Everyone was silent when the axe fell.

axe handle

part of an axe held by the user

He replaced the broken axe handle.

axe throwing

activity of throwing axes for fun

We went axe throwing for John's birthday party.

hand axe

small axe held in one hand for chopping

He used a hand axe to split the kindling for the fire.

Terms with throwing axe included in their meaning

💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.

tomahawk

cutting

strike or split using a small throwing axe

View all translations of throwing axe

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:hache de lancer, ...
German:Wurfaxt, ...
Italian:ascia da lancio, ...
Spanish:hacha de lanzamiento, ...
Portuguese:machado de arremesso, ...
Chinese:投掷斧, ...
Japanese:投げ斧, ...
Arabic:فَأْس رَمْي, ...
Hebrew:גַּרְזֶן הַטָּלָה, ...
Russian:метательный топор, ...
Ukrainian:метальна сокира, ...
Hindi:फेंकने वाली कुल्हाड़ी, ...
Bengali:নিক্ষিপ্ত কুঠারি, ...
Catalan:destral de llançament, ...
Czech:vrhací sekera, ...
Danish:kasteøkse, ...
Dutch:werpbijl, ...
Greek:τσεκούρι ρίψης, ...
Hungarian:dobóbárd, ...
Khmer:ពូថៅគប់, ...
Korean:투척 도끼, ...
Persian:تبر پرتابی, ...
Polish:siekierezka do rzucania, ...
Portuguese (BR):machado de arremesso, ...
Romanian:topor de aruncat, ...
Swedish:kastyxa, ...
Thai:ขวานขว้าง, ...
Turkish:fırlatma baltası, ...
Vietnamese:rìu ném, ...

Browse the dictionary entries starting with “t”:

throwing a curveball

throwing a wrench in the gears

throwing knife

throwing one's hat in the ring

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.