The climber used an ice axe to secure his footing on the steep, icy slope.
L'alpiniste a utilisé un piolet pour assurer son appui sur la pente raide et glacée.
Synonyms
climbing axe
mountaineering axe
ice tool
Definitions
ice axenoun
A tool used by mountaineers and climbers for both ascending and descending icy and snowy terrains, typically consisting of a metal head with a pick and an adze, and a long shaft.
The climber used an ice axe to secure his footing on the steep, icy slope.