axes / axis [ˈæksɪs]
axes – n. & v. – n. pl. of ax/axe – long-handled tools for chopping wood etc.; v. – 3rd pres. sing. – 1. cuts with such an instrument; 2. removes officials/employees to reduce expenditures
Do Not Confuse With – axes [ˈæksiːz]- n. pl. of axis – 1. wheel axles; 2. Pivotal points
axis – n. – 1. wheel axle; 2. pivotal point; 3. hog deer, Cervus axis