Pulaski

noun

Pu·​las·​ki pə-ˈla-skē How to pronounce Pulaski (audio)
pyü-
: a single-bit ax with an adze-shaped hoe extending from the back

Word History

Etymology

Edward C. Pulaski, †1931 American forest ranger

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Pulaski was in 1924

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Cite this Entry

“Pulaski.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Pulaski. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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