battle-axe BrE
battle-ax AmE

He was armed with a pistol, but had more faith in his battle ax.

That battle ax is going to be around for a long time to come, just like me.

The old battle ax was eating out of our hands.

"Sorry, I happen to agree with the old battle ax on this issue."

Even a battle ax ran to only about five pounds.

The battle ax lay only a short distance away.

The knight released his hold and leaped for the battle ax.

Huma picked up the battle ax and turned back to his opponent.

Worse yet, as the body rose, it held out one hand, clutching the fallen and forgotten battle ax.

He rushed to the fire and picked up the battle ax, which had escaped the blast.