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pickaxe

noun

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Meaning

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A tool with a pointed head for breaking up hard ground or rocks.

Example Sentence

Miners used a pickaxe to break through the hard rock in the tunnel.

Usage Note

Used for breaking up hard soil, rock, or other tough materials, often in construction, mining, or gardening.

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