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Term: Ice Axe

Definition:

An ice axe is a versatile tool used primarily in mountaineering for ascending or descending slopes with snow, ice, or glaciers. It typically consists of a long shaft with a pick at one end and an adze or hammer head at the other.

Senses:

1. Noun: A tool used in mountaineering and ice climbing, typically having a long shaft with a pick and an adze or hammer head.
2. Noun: A tool resembling an ice axe, used for cutting or chipping ice blocks.

Usages:

Sense 1:

Noun:

A mountaineer always has an ice axe with them to ensure improved stability while navigating treacherous icy slopes.

Sample Sentence:

John planted his ice axe firmly into the ice wall to support his weight as he climbed higher.

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Sense 2:

Noun:

During the winter festival, the ice sculptors skillfully wielded their ice axes to carve intricate designs out of frozen blocks.

Sample Sentence:

The sculptor chipped away at the ice block using an ice axe, slowly revealing the beautiful sculpture hidden within.

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