How Do You Spell PICKAXE?

Pronunciation: [pˈɪkaks] (IPA)

The word "pickaxe" consists of two parts: "pick" and "axe". The IPA transcription for "pick" is /pɪk/ and for "axe" it's /æks/. The spelling of the word "pickaxe" follows the conventions of English where a compound word combines two separate words, in this case, "pick" and "axe", both of which retain their original spelling. The stress falls on the first syllable, /ˈpɪk/, as is typical in English compound words. Overall, the spelling of "pickaxe" accurately represents its pronunciation.

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PICKAXE Meaning and Definition

  1. A pickaxe is a sharp and heavy hand tool commonly used in mining, construction, and landscaping. It consists of a long wooden or metal handle with a thick, pointed, and slightly curved metal head attached at a right angle to the handle. The head typically has two parts: a narrow pointed end called the pick, and a broad, chisel-like blade called the axe. Both ends of the pickaxe head serve different purposes.

    The pick end of the tool is used for breaking up or loosening hard materials such as soil, rock, or concrete. Its sharp point allows for precise and forceful strikes, making it efficient in digging trenches, breaking up rocks, and removing stubborn roots.

    On the other hand, the axe end is designed for chopping, cutting, or prying. The broad and flat blade is useful for splitting rocks, cutting through roots, or breaking up larger fragments. The weight and balance of the pickaxe also make it effective for demolishing structures or extracting minerals during mining operations.

    Pickaxes are an essential tool in various industries due to their versatility and durability. They enable workers to efficiently manipulate different materials, making them indispensable in tasks that involve excavation, construction, or landscaping.

  2. A digging-tool pointed at the one end and broad at the other, used in excavating.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for PICKAXE

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  • 0ickaxe
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  • piclaxe
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  • Pickaks
  • Pivkae

Etymology of PICKAXE

The word "pickaxe" comes from the combination of two separate words - "pick" and "axe".

The term "pick" can be traced back to the Middle English word "pik", which was derived from the Old English word "pic" or "picka". This word itself has origins in the Old Saxon word "pic" and the Old High German word "pīcka", both of which meant "pickaxe" or "pick".

The word "axe" has a different lineage. It originated from the Old English word "æx", which can be linked to the Old Frisian word "ax", the Old Saxon word "ahs", and the Middle Low German word "ax". All of these words meant "axe".

Similar spelling words for PICKAXE

Plural form of PICKAXE is PICKAXES

Conjugate verb Pickaxe

CONDITIONAL

I would pickaxe
you would pickaxe
he/she/it would pickaxe
we would pickaxe
they would pickaxe

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be pickaxing
you would be pickaxing
he/she/it would be pickaxing
we would be pickaxing
they would be pickaxing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have pickaxe
you would have pickaxe
he/she/it would have pickaxe
we would have pickaxe
they would have pickaxe

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been pickaxing
you would have been pickaxing
he/she/it would have been pickaxing
we would have been pickaxing
they would have been pickaxing

FUTURE

I will pickaxe
you will pickaxe
he/she/it will pickaxe
we will pickaxe
they will pickaxe

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be pickaxing
you will be pickaxing
he/she/it will be pickaxing
we will be pickaxing
they will be pickaxing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have pickaxed
you will have pickaxed
he/she/it will have pickaxed
we will have pickaxed
they will have pickaxed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been pickaxing
you will have been pickaxing
he/she/it will have been pickaxing
we will have been pickaxing
they will have been pickaxing

IMPERATIVE

you pickaxe
we let´s pickaxe

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to pickaxe

PAST

I pickaxed
you pickaxed
he/she/it pickaxed
we pickaxed
they pickaxed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was pickaxing
you were pickaxing
he/she/it was pickaxing
we were pickaxing
they were pickaxing

PAST PARTICIPLE

pickaxed

PAST PERFECT

I had pickaxed
you had pickaxed
he/she/it had pickaxed
we had pickaxed
they had pickaxed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been pickaxing
you had been pickaxing
he/she/it had been pickaxing
we had been pickaxing
they had been pickaxing

PRESENT

I pickaxe
you pickaxe
he/she/it pickaxes
we pickaxe
they pickaxe

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am pickaxing
you are pickaxing
he/she/it is pickaxing
we are pickaxing
they are pickaxing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

pickaxing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have pickaxed
you have pickaxed
he/she/it has pickaxed
we have pickaxed
they have pickaxed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been pickaxing
you have been pickaxing
he/she/it has been pickaxing
we have been pickaxing
they have been pickaxing

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