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piolet

Pronunciation: /pjəʊˈleɪ/
Definition of piolet

noun

Climbing
  • an ice pick.

Origin:

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

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