sax

/sæks/

Definitions

1. noun

a musical instrument with a single reed and a long tube that is played by blowing air through the reed.

“He picked up his sax and began to play a soothing melody.”

2. verb

to play on a saxophone.

“She loves to sax along to her favorite songs.”

3. verb

to remove or cut off the top or outer layer of something.

“The farmer had to sax the dead branches from the tree to promote new growth.”

Synonyms

  • reed instrument
  • woodwind

Antonyms

  • brass instrument
  • electronic instrument