axe

The sudden cancellation of a project or dismissal from a job.

"The new show faced the axe."

To abruptly cancel a project or dismiss someone from a job.

"The company axed 50 jobs."

A heavy tool with a blade for chopping wood.

"He used a sharp axe to split logs."

To chop or cut something, especially wood, with an axe.

"They axed down the old oak tree."