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ice ax

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ice ax
n.
A pickax having a sharp point or spike at the bottom of the handle, used by mountaineers for climbing on ice. Also called piolet.
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Noun1.ice axice ax - an ax used by mountain climbers for cutting footholds in ice
ice axe, piolet
ax, axe - an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle


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We get a clinic on snow travel because we'll be climbing in it in full gear, helmet, ice ax, crampons, rope and harness.
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