The difference between Battle axe and Polearm

When used as nouns, battle axe means an ancient military weapon, an axe designed for combat, whereas polearm means a close-quarter combat weapon with the main fighting part of the weapon placed on the end of a long shaft, typically of wood.

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  1. Battle axe as a noun:

    An ancient military weapon, an axe designed for combat.

  2. Battle axe as a noun (heraldiccharge):

    This weapon borne on arms as a mark of prowess.

  3. Battle axe as a noun (informal):

    A domineering, antagonistic woman.

  4. Battle axe as a noun (informal):

    An electric guitar.

  5. Battle axe as a noun (Australia, usually spelt "battleaxe"):

    An allotment of land at the rear of another property, with a long, narrow strip of land connecting it to the roadway.

  1. Polearm as a noun:

    A close-quarter combat weapon with the main fighting part of the weapon placed on the end of a long shaft, typically of wood.

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