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A large two-handed axe weapon often seen in role-playing games and fantasy. It consist of a long shaft and a heavy axehead.

See also:

• axe
• battle axe - A medium-sized combat axe.
• halberd - A polearm with an axe and pick head.
• poleaxe - A polearm with an axe and hammer head.
• tomahawk - A small axe that can be used as a thrown projectile.
• greatsword - The sword equivalent of a greataxe.
• maul - The hammer equivalent of a greataxe.