axed
Pronunciation:
/ækst/verb
Definitions
To request (information, or an answer to a question).
Example: I asked her age.
To put forward (a question) to be answered.
Example: to ask a question
To interrogate or enquire of (a person).
Example: I'm going to ask this lady for directions.
To request or petition; usually with for.
Example: to ask for a second helping at dinner
verb
Definitions
To fell or chop with an axe.
To lay off, terminate or drastically reduce, especially in a rough or ruthless manner; to cancel.
Example: He got axed in the last round of firings.
Synonyms:downsizefirelay off
verb
Definitions
To furnish with an axle.
adjective
Definitions
Having a specified number of type of axis.
Example: a two-axed crystal