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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