axeman

/ (ˈæksmən) /

a man who wields an axe, esp to cut down trees

a person who makes cuts in expenditure or services, esp on behalf of another the chancellor's axeman

US slang a man who plays a musical instrument, esp a guitar

Words nearby axeman

axe-breaker, axebird, axel, axel heiberg, axelrod, axeman, axenic, axes, axi-, axial, axial angle

The axeman strolled after her into the Bush, and then stopped to look hard at her as he uttered an inquiring, “Well?”

The Greater Power |Harold Bindloss
He had been endued with the gift of comprehension, and rock-cutter and axeman opened their minds to him.

The Greater Power |Harold Bindloss
Fulano de Tal, axeman, wants credit for provisions at the almacen or general store—Has he sufficient wood cut to warrant it?

Argentina From A British Point Of View |Various
It is rather doubtful, as you have travelled hither in a great hurry, whether you have ever seen an axeman at work.

Reminiscences of a Canadian Pioneer for the last Fifty Years |Samuel Thompson

Thus the axeman may often be seen at work standing eight or ten feet above the ground.

Steep Trails |John Muir