ice pick

• Небольшой острый инструмент с заострённым металлическим шипом, используемый для разбивания льда на мелкие куски, часто для напитков или ледяной скульптуры.

A small, sharp tool with a pointed metal spike used for breaking ice into smaller pieces, often for drinks or ice carving.

1. Tool for breaking iceB1formal

   A sharp, pointed tool used for breaking or chipping ice, typically consisting of a metal spike with a handle.

   Ледоруб

   • He used an ice pick to break the large block of ice.
   • The bartender chipped the ice with an ice pick for the cocktails.
   • An ice pick is essential for sculpting ice blocks.

2. Weapon (slang)C1slangamerican

   A slang term for a sharp, pointed weapon, often referring to a knife or a similar stabbing instrument.

   Ледоруб (сленг)

   • The gang member was known for carrying an ice pick.
   • In the movie, the villain threatened the hero with an ice pick.
   • He was arrested for possession of an ice pick as a weapon.