battle-axe

noun

1. (formerly) a large broad-headed axe
2. informal.
   an argumentative domineering woman

Example Sentences

Instead of a sword, this guard held a battle-axe in its stubby fingers, the blade covered in what looked like blood.

From Literature

Versalles kept both hands on the bat as he ripped through pitches, emulating more of a battle-axe swing than a sword, a style that was more comparable to Gimli from “Lord of the Rings.”

From Los Angeles Times

During his set the singer also paid tribute to his auntie, Pat, who he described as a "battle-axe" before performing his hit, Before You Go which was written about her.

From BBC

“It’s no fun for anyone if you’re sitting around being a misery. I’m no snowflake, probably a battle-axe. I was brought up by my mother to get on with things,” she says.

From The Guardian

On Monday night's show, Davis left Sajak's mouth hanging when he said point-blank: "I’ve been trapped in a loveless marriage for the last 12 years to an old battle-axe named Kim."

From Fox News