斧

Also known as ax

thumb|Double- and single-bit felling axesFile:An axe labelled-2edit.svg|thumb|upright|A diagram showing the main points on an axe An axe (; sometimes spelled ax in American English; see spelling differences) is an implement that has been used for thousands of years to shape, split, and cut wood, to harvest timber, and as a weapon. The axe has many forms and specialised uses but generally consists of a head with a sharpened blade (also called a "bit") attached to a handle (also called "haft" or "helve").

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An axe is a tool with a sharpened blade attached to a handle that has been used for thousands of years to cut and split wood, harvest timber, and serve as a weapon. It matters because it has been one of humanity's most fundamental and versatile implements across many cultures and time periods.

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