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Pulaskis
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a tool that combines an axe-like blade on one side and an adze-like digging tool on the other
A Pulaski is a type of hand tool commonly used in forestry and firefighting. It combines the features of an axe and a hoe, with a long wooden or fiberglass handle and a dual-ended metal head. One side of the head has a flat axe blade for chopping, while the other side has a hoe-like blade for digging or trenching. Pulaskis are often used to create firebreaks, clear brush, or dig up soil, and they are especially effective in preventing wildfires by removing vegetation and making it harder for fires to spread.
- The firefighter used a Pulaski to dig a trench around the wildfire, preventing it from spreading further.
- After hours of clearing the trail, the hiker rested, his Pulaski resting beside him on the ground.
- The crew worked together, using their Pulaskis to remove brush and create a firebreak.
- The park ranger demonstrated how to properly use a Pulaski when clearing debris from the hiking path.
- He swung the Pulaski with precision, using the axe side to chop through the tough wood.