Grub Axe or Mattock

Name/Title

Grub Axe or Mattock

Entry/Object ID

99-5-8

Description

Grub ax

Use

The name ‘grub axe’ comes from the way the tool is used, as it is great for grubbing in compacted soils and rough terrain. These tools are very useful in the garden, as they can dig holes to set new plants in or break up resistant roots of old plants.

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Mattock

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Cultivation Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Agricultural T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials