Axeman/ˈæksmən/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Occupational Use Mainly used for someone whose job involves chopping wood or similar tasks. The axeman worked in the forest. Pro Tip 2/3Tool Specific Refers to using an axe, not just any cutting tool. He became an axeman, not a sawyer. Pro Tip 3/3Physical Strength Implies physical power or strength, as the job can be labor-intensive. The sturdy axeman easily split the logs.