What does pickaxe mean?
Pickaxe means A heavy iron tool with a wooden handle; one end of the head is pointed, the other has a chisel edge..
Pickaxe
/ˈpɪkˌæks/ · noun
Meaning
A heavy iron tool with a wooden handle; one end of the head is pointed, the other has a chisel edge..
Definitions by Sense
- A heavy iron tool with a wooden handle; one end of the head is pointed, the other has a chisel edge.
- To use a pickaxe.
Example Sentences
He was mining stone using a pickaxe.
Synonyms for pickaxe
Antonyms for pickaxe
Related Words
Word Forms
- pickaxes
- pickax
- pick-axe
- pickaxing
- pickaxed
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for pickaxe?
Common synonyms include pick, pickax.
What is the opposite of pickaxe?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use pickaxe in a sentence?
He was mining stone using a pickaxe.
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