Definition of "zax" []

• A tool similar to a hatchet, used for cutting and dressing roofing slates. (noun)

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• "In the marketing department they figured, what the hell, you just trade zax for Zack and keep the ball rolling for another generation!"
• "Back when I first heard little whispers of beechwood, a new restaurant in venice from brooke williamson, ex-chef of ex- zax now pecorino, i told myself i was going to try it, but i wasn't going to read any reviews of it before i went and tried it myself. i was tempted to even read the editor's and members' reviews on *gasp!"
• "ZAX these swallows round my balcony might point to something zax"