Mattock (noun)

A hand tool consisting of a handle with a perpendicular head that has one side with a pointed blade and the other side with a flat blade, used for digging and chopping.

Origin:

From middle english matek, from old english mǣtte, mette "a cutting tool".

Examples:

1. The gardener used a mattock to break up the hard soil.
2. The construction worker used the mattock to break up the concrete slab.
3. The farmer used the mattock to dig the holes for the fence posts.
4. The Mattock is a versatile tool that can be used for digging, chopping, and cutting.
5. The archaeologist used a mattock to carefully remove dirt from the site without damaging the artifacts.