What is another word for pickaxes?
Pronunciation: [pˈɪkaksɪz] (IPA) 
Pickaxes, also known as picks or mattocks, are powerful tools used for digging, breaking and chipping hard surfaces such as rocks, concrete, and ice. Some synonyms for pickaxes include hammers, shovels, spades, and axes. Hammers are perfect for breaking hard surfaces, while shovels are best suited to dig trenches or remove dirt. Spades have a flat scoop that makes them ideal for shaping soil, planting, and removing grass, while axes are used primarily to remove branches and trees. Other alternatives for pickaxes are crowbars, chisels, and sledgehammers. No matter which synonym you prefer, all of these tools have specific uses and are vital in construction, mining, and gardening.
