Definitions
1.NounAn ax having both a blade and a hammer face; used to slaughter cattle.
2.NounA long-handled battle axe, being a combination of ax, hammer and pike.
3.VerbTo fell someone with, or as if with, a poleaxe.
4.VerbTo astonish; to shock or surprise utterly.
5.VerbTo stymie, thwart, cripple, paralyze.