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mattock

/mætɒk/ noun · British & US
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What does mattock mean?

noun

A tool with a long handle and a heavy metal head, used for breaking up soil or rocks. A heavy-headed tool used for digging or breaking up.

Example

"The gardener used a mattock to break up the hard earth before planting the new flowers."

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