Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pickax
Noun
/ˈpɪkˌæks/
Definition
A tool with a pointed end and a broad end, used for breaking up hard surfaces.
Examples
- He used a pickax to break through the rocky surface.
- The miner swung his pickax with precision.
- In the garden, she relied on a pickax to loosen the compacted soil.
Meaning
A pickax is commonly used in mining, construction, or gardening to dig into hard ground or rock.
Synonyms
- Pickaxe
- Mattock
- Shovel
