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pickaxe
This tool is characterized by its dual-purpose head, designed for high-impact force. It is primarily associated with heavy manual labor in mining, archaeology, and construction, evoking an image of strenuous physical exertion and the breaking of stubborn, geological materials.
While often used interchangeably with pick, a pickaxe specifically implies the full tool including the handle. It carries a connotation of ruggedness and primitive utility, typically appearing in contexts involving excavation or demolition rather than delicate gardening or light landscaping.
Meanings
Examples
The miner swung the pickaxe with all his might to break the rock.
Pass me that pickaxe so I can clear the frozen ground.
He used a heavy pickaxe to carve a small shelter into the cliffside.
I need a pickaxe to get through this wall of stone.
The archaeologists carefully used a pickaxe to uncover the ancient ruins.
Where did you leave the pickaxe after digging the trench?
A rusted pickaxe lay forgotten in the corner of the old shed.
The dwarf gripped his pickaxe and stepped deeper into the cavern.