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ice axe

(noun)

ice axe (noun) — A mountaineering tool with a pick and adze on one end, and a spike on the other, used for climbing or traversing icy or snowy terrain.

A mountaineering tool with a pick and adze on one end, and a spike on the other, used for climbing or traversing icy or snowy terrain.

Example

He used his ice axe to arrest his slide down the steep snowfield.

Synonyms

ice pick

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is ice axe?

A mountaineering tool with a pick and adze on one end, and a spike on the other, used for climbing or traversing icy or snowy terrain.

How do you use "ice axe" in a sentence?

He used his ice axe to arrest his slide down the steep snowfield.

What is another word for ice axe?

Common synonyms for ice axe include ice pick.

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