(aks) noun plural ax·es
1. A tool with a bladed head mounted on a handle, used for chopping, hewing, etc.
2. An ax-hammer. See also ICE AX.
—v.t. To cut, shape, trim, or fashion with an ax.
—to have an ax to grind Colloq. To have a private purpose or interest to pursue. Also axe. [OE œx, eax]
—ax′like′ adjective

(aks) v.t. & v.i. Scot.
To ask.