pickax

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pick·ax

noun \ˈpik-ˌaks\

Definition of PICKAX

: 3pick 1

Origin of PICKAX

Middle English pecaxe, alteration of pikois, from Anglo-French picois, from pic pick, from Latin picus woodpecker — more at pie
First Known Use: 15th century

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