pickaxe
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Noun — A heavy tool with a pointed metal head on a long handle, used for breaking up hard ground or rock.
How to use pickaxe
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
An alteration of Middle English pikeis, related to French pic ("pike, point"), later reshaped in English under the influence of "pick" and "axe."
Full origin of pickaxe →Frequently asked questions
What does “pickaxe” mean?
The word “pickaxe” means a heavy tool with a pointed metal head on a long handle, used for breaking up hard ground or rock. In plain terms, a heavy digging tool with a pointed metal head.
How do you pronounce “pickaxe”?
“Pickaxe” is pronounced PIHK-aks (/ˈpɪkˌæks/ in IPA).
How do you use “pickaxe” in a sentence?
Here is “pickaxe” used in a sentence: “He used a pickaxe to break through the concrete path.”
What part of speech is “pickaxe”?
“Pickaxe” is a noun.
Where does the word “pickaxe” come from?
The word “pickaxe” comes from French. An alteration of Middle English pikeis, related to French pic ("pike, point"), later reshaped in English under the influence of "pick" and "axe.".