ice ax
ice ax
I i Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ahys aks]
- /aɪs æks/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ahys aks]
- /aɪs æks/
Definitions of ice ax words
- noun ice ax a mountaineering tool combining an adzlike blade and a pick on the head of a long wooden handle, with a spike on the end, used for cutting into ice and for support on icy surfaces. 1
- noun ice ax an axlike mountain-climbing tool having a pick and an adz at opposite ends of the head, and a spike at the bottom of the handle 0
- noun ice ax Alternative spelling of ice axe. 0
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Origin of ice ax
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
First recorded in 1810-20
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Ice ax
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ice ax popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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