axe
noun
°A tool for felling trees or chopping wood etc. consisting of a heavy head flattened to a blade on one side, and a handle attached to it.
°An ancient weapon consisting of a head that has one or two blades and a long handle.
verb
°To fell or chop with an axe.
°To terminate or reduce tremendously in a rough or ruthless manner.
synonyms: chop, pink slip, sack, boot more» , fire, lay off, downsize