Definitions
- A tool used for breaking up hard ground or rocks. - Referring to a heavy-duty pick with a pointed end and a flat end. - Talking about a tool used in mining, construction, or gardening.
- A variation of the spelling of pickaxe. - Referring to the same tool as pickaxe. - Talking about the same tool used in mining, construction, or gardening.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the same tool.
- 2Both are used for breaking up hard ground or rocks.
- 3Both have a pointed end and a flat end.
- 4Both are heavy-duty tools.
- 5Both can be used in mining, construction, or gardening.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Pickaxe is more commonly used in British English, while pickax is more commonly used in American English.
- 2Popularity: Pickaxe is more popular than pickax in both British and American English.
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Remember this!
Pickaxe and pickax are synonyms that refer to the same tool used for breaking up hard ground or rocks. The only difference between them is their spelling, usage, pronunciation, etymology, and popularity. Pickaxe is the more common spelling and is more commonly used in British English, while pickax is more commonly used in American English.
