What is another word for pickax?
Pronunciation: [pˈɪkaks] (IPA) 
A pickax is a tool with a pointed end on one side and a flat end on the other, used for breaking rocks or soil. There are several synonyms for this tool, such as pick, mattock, adze, hoe, and grub hoe. A pick is similar to a pickax but has only one pointed end. A mattock is a similar tool but has a broad, flat end like a hoe. An adze also has a pointed end on one side but has a curved blade for shaping wood. A hoe is a flat-bladed tool used for cultivating soil and cutting weeds, while a grub hoe is a similar tool but with a broader and heavier blade for digging and breaking up tough soil.
