Longman Dictionary English From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishRelated topics: Toolsmattockmat‧tock /ˈmætək/ noun [countable] TZa tool used for digging, with a long handle and a metal bladeExamples from the Corpusmattock• When cultivation is done with mattocks and hoes women do it; when a tractor comes along, men drive it. ldoceonline.com
