Pickax

usgb/ˈpɪk.æks/
noun

A pickax is a tool with a heavy metal head and a long handle, used for breaking up hard ground or rock.

He used a pickax to dig a hole for the fence post.
Visual representation of "pickax" - A pickax is a tool with a heavy metal head and a long handle, used for breaking up hard ground or rock.

Often appears as...

  • dig a hole
  • break up ground

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General

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Metaphor

Using a pickax as a metaphor can mean breaking through barriers or difficulties.

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In her career, she felt like she had to pickax her way to success.
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Historical Context

The pickax has been an essential tool in mining and construction for centuries.

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During the Gold Rush, miners relied heavily on the pickax to extract precious metals.
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Formality

The word is generally used in a neutral context, but might carry a more formal tone in writing.

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In academic texts about geology, the term 'pickax' is often employed.
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