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Mattock

Description:

A mattock is a versatile agricultural and gardening tool consisting of a stout, long-handled double-edged blade that is used for digging or chopping through soil or hard ground. It typically has a narrow, adze-like blade on one end and a pickaxe-like point on the other.

Examples of usage:

1. As a noun:
- "The farmer used a mattock to break up the compacted soil in the field."
- "She swung the mattock with precision and dug a deep hole for planting the tree."
- "The construction worker relied on a sturdy mattock to dig trenches for laying pipes." 2. As a verb:
- "He mattocked through the stone path to create a new pathway."
- "We need to mattock the area before starting the construction project."
- "The gardener mattocks the flowerbeds to loosen the soil."

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