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Striking weapon for a formidable woman (6-3)

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I believe the answer is:

battle-axe

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This could be a double definition.

'striking weapon' is the first definition.
'battle axe' can be an answer for 'weapon' (I've seen this before). I'm not sure about the 'striking' bit.

'formidable woman' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

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(Other definitions for battle-axe that I've seen before include "Overbearing woman" , "Broad-bladed weapon - domineering woman" , "Ancient combat weapon or very tough woman" , "Large broad-bladed weapon" , "Old chopper- nagging old woman" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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