What is the meaning of the word "zax"?

Definitions:

  1. A hand tool similar to a hatchet or axe but specifically designed for working with slate and other roofing materials, that has a flat blade on one side and a pointed pick or spike on the other. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • With a flat blade on one side and a pointed pick on the other, the zax is a versatile tool for slaters. copy to clipboard
  2. A tool for trimming and puncturing roofing slates. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • The roofer carefully selected the zax from his toolkit to trim the slate tiles. copy to clipboard

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