Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pickaxe
Noun
/ˈpɪkˌæks/
Definition
A tool with a heavy metal head on a long handle, used for breaking up hard surfaces and digging.
Examples
- The miner swung his pickaxe to break through the rock.
- She used a pickaxe to clear the hard ground for planting.
- They found an old pickaxe buried under the dirt.
Meaning
A pickaxe is primarily used in mining and construction, effective for breaking stone, soil, or other tough materials.
Synonyms
- Pick
- Mattock
- Hoe
