la piqueta
-the pickax
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piqueta

la piqueta(
poh
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keh
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tah
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. pickax
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Los albañiles derribaron la pared con piquetas y mazas.The builders knocked the wall down with pickaxes and sledgehammers.
b. pickaxe
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
La alpinista lleva una piqueta sujeta a su mochila.The climber carries a pickaxe attached to her backpack.
c. pick
Para cavar aquí necesitas una piqueta.You need a pick to dig here.
a. peg
Mientras tu colocas las piquetas y los vientos, yo voy por agua.I'll get some water while you set the ropes and the pegs.
b. tent peg
Las piquetas están al lado de los sacos de dormir.The tent pegs are by the sleeping bags.
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