axemanship
(ˈæksmənʃɪp)
[f. axe-man + -ship 2 b.]
The ability of an axeman; skill in handling an axe. Also fig.; cf. axe n.1 1 c.
| 1893 Field 28 Jan. 117/3 Axemanship is so universal in Tasmania..that it is said even the bank managers..have usually one or two toes missing. 1961 Times 9 Feb. 5/6 When the Minister..was appointed to a great spending department it was his axemanship that was needed. |