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单词 piolet
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Definition of piolet in English:

piolet

noun pjəʊˈleɪˌpēəˈlā
Climbing
  • An ice pick.

    〔登山〕冰镐,破冰斧

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The term ‘ice-pick’ is currently used to mean both the mountaineer's axe or piolet and a kind of awl for chipping off bits of ice for drinking purposes.
    • On the other hand, if you fall, drop your piolet aside from you to avoid injuries.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from French dialect, literally 'little pick', diminutive of piolo; related to pioche 'pickaxe'.

Definition of piolet in US English:

piolet

nounˌpēəˈlā
Climbing
  • An ice ax.

    〔登山〕冰镐,破冰斧

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The term ‘ice-pick’ is currently used to mean both the mountaineer's axe or piolet and a kind of awl for chipping off bits of ice for drinking purposes.
    • On the other hand, if you fall, drop your piolet aside from you to avoid injuries.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from French dialect, literally ‘little pick’, diminutive of piolo; related to pioche ‘pickax’.

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