ice pick

• Instrumento pequeño y afilado con una punta o púa metálica, utilizado para romper el hielo en trozos pequeños, a menudo para bebidas o para esculpir hielo.

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.

   Pico de hielo

   • 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.

   Pica hielos (arma)

   • 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.