Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

picareta

Noun

/pi-kah-REH-tah/

Definition

A tool used for digging or breaking hard soil or rock, often featuring a broad metal head with a sharp point, typically used in construction or mining.

Examples

The worker used a picareta to break up the rocky ground.
Each miner carried a picareta for digging in the mines.
In gardening, a picareta helps in loosening compacted soil.

Meaning

Picareta refers to a pickaxe, which is used to break up tough materials. It is commonly associated with labor-intensive tasks such as mining or gardening.