AWNING, in the sea-language, is the hanging a sail, tarpauling, or the like, over any part of the ship, to keep off the sun, rain, or wind.
AX, a carpenter's instrument, serving to hew wood. The ax differs from the joiner's hatchet, in that it is made larger and heavier, as serving to hew large stuff; and its edge tapering into the middle of its blade. It is furnished with a long handle or helve, as being to be used with both hands.
Battle-Ax. See CELT.