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Mattock Definition & Meaning

mattock
noun
  1. a kind of pick that is used for digging; has a flat blade set at right angles to the handle

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What does mattock mean?
a kind of pick that is used for digging; has a flat blade set at right angles to the handle
What part of speech is mattock?
Mattock is a noun.

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