pickaxe

UK
/ˈpɪk.æks/
US
/ˈpɪk.æks/

Translations

pickaxenoun
pickaxes
pl
UK
/ˈpɪk.æks/
US
/ˈpɪk.æks/
The miner used a pickaxe to break the rocks.
Шахтер использовал кирку, чтобы разбить камни.
Additional translations
Synonyms
miner's pick
rock pick
pickaxeverb
pickaxed
Past Simple
pickaxed
Past Participle
pickaxing
Gerund
UK
/ˈpɪk.æks/
US
/ˈpɪk.æks/
pickaxeadjective
Used attributively, e.g., "pickaxe handle".

Definitions

pickaxenoun
A tool with a heavy metal head pointed at one or both ends, mounted on a long handle, used for breaking up hard surfaces such as rock or soil.
The miner used a pickaxe to break through the rocky terrain.
pickaxeverb
To break, chip, or loosen (rock, soil, concrete, etc.) with a pickaxe.
The workers pickaxed the concrete until they reached the pipe.
pickaxeadjective
Relating to or resembling a pickaxe; designed for use with a pickaxe.
He bought a replacement pickaxe handle at the hardware store.