What does piolet mean?

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ˌpi əˈleɪpi·o·let

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. ice ax, ice axe, pioletnoun

    an ax used by mountain climbers for cutting footholds in ice

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  1. pioletnoun

    An ice axe / ice ax.

  2. Etymology: From piolet, or its source, piolet.

Wikipedia

  1. piolet

    An ice axe is a multi-purpose hiking and climbing tool used by mountaineers in both the ascent and descent of routes that involve snow, ice, or frozen conditions. Its use depends on the terrain: in its simplest role it is used like a walking stick, with the mountaineer holding the head in the center of their uphill hand. On steep terrain it is swung by its handle and embedded in snow or ice for security and an aid to traction. It can also be buried pick down, the rope tied around the shaft to form a secure anchor on which to bring up a second climber, or buried vertically to form a stomp belay. The adze is used to cut footholds, as well as scoop out compacted snow to bury the axe as a belay anchor.

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  1. piolet

    A piolet is a type of mountaineering axe that is specially designed for ice climbing and glacier travel. It usually consists of a pick and an adze (a cutting tool with a thin arched blade) on a long handle, providing a tool for anchoring, balance, and rescue situations in icy or snowy conditions. The word "piolet" is derived from the French term for ice axe.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of piolet in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of piolet in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5


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