What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
pickaxe
Example
The miner used a pickaxe to break through the rock. [pickaxe: noun]
Example
She swung the pickaxe with all her might, trying to loosen the soil. [pickaxe: noun]
pickax
Example
He grabbed his trusty pickax and headed to the construction site. [pickax: noun]
Example
The gardener used a pickax to dig up the stubborn roots. [pickax: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Pickaxe is more commonly used than pickax in both British and American English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between pickaxe and pickax?
Both pickaxe and pickax are informal words used in specific contexts such as mining, construction, or gardening.
