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Icepick

Description:

An icepick refers to a sharp, pointed tool typically made of metal or wood, used for breaking or chipping away at ice or other hard substances. It is characterized by its long handle and a pointed tip, designed for precision and ease in breaking through ice.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun: The literal tool used for breaking ice.
• Verb: The act of using an icepick to break or chip away at ice.

Senses:

Noun:

1. A tool for breaking or chipping ice or other hard substances.

Usages:

Popular:

• Icepick stabbing is a common action used in movies to create suspenseful scenes.
• I always use an icepick to chip away at the large chunks of ice stuck in my freezer.

Local:

• In colder regions, an icepick is an essential tool for ice fishing enthusiasts to create holes in the ice for fishing.
• In tropical regions, an icepick is often used in bars and restaurants to chip ice for making refreshing cocktails.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

• He carefully used the icepick to break the thick layer of ice on the windshield.
• The hiker slipped and accidentally stabbed himself with the sharp tip of the icepick.

Verb:

• With determination, she icepicked through the frozen pond to create a small opening for swimming.
• They icepick their way up the treacherous slope, each step requiring immense effort.

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