Definitions
- A tool used for breaking up hard ground or rock. - Used in mining to extract minerals from the earth. - Can be used for gardening to break up soil or remove roots.
- A tool used for digging and chopping through soil, roots, and rocks. - Often used in gardening and landscaping to prepare soil for planting. - Can also be used in construction and demolition work.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are hand-held tools used for digging and breaking up hard surfaces.
- 2Both have a pointed end for piercing through soil or rock.
- 3Both require physical effort and strength to use effectively.
What is the difference?
- 1Design: A pickax has a pointed end on one side and a flat blade on the other, while a mattock has a pointed end on one side and an adze or chisel-like blade on the other.
- 2Function: A pickax is primarily used for breaking up hard surfaces like rock or concrete, while a mattock is used for digging and chopping through soil, roots, and rocks.
- 3Weight: A pickax is generally heavier than a mattock due to its thicker and sturdier construction.
- 4Usage: A pickax is more commonly used in mining and construction work, while a mattock is more commonly used in gardening and landscaping.
- 5Versatility: A mattock is more versatile than a pickax as it can be used for both digging and chopping, whereas a pickax is primarily used for breaking up hard surfaces.
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Remember this!
While both pickax and mattock are hand-held tools used for digging and breaking up hard surfaces, they differ in design, function, weight, usage, and versatility. A pickax is heavier and designed for breaking up hard surfaces like rock or concrete, while a mattock is lighter and more versatile, used for digging and chopping through soil, roots, and rocks.
