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⛏️ Pick Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Mining pick for breaking through rock and hard ground. Beyond literal mining references, people use it for the grind of hard work and the Minecraft community, where the pickaxe is literally the most important tool in the game. It represents digging deep, literally and metaphorically.
When to Use
Use for mining, construction, digging, or hard labor.
Example Usage
- “Mining time ⛏️”
- “Digging deep ⛏️”
- “Hard work ⛏️”
Popular Combinations
⛏️💎
Mining gems
⛏️⛰️
Mountain mining
⛏️💪
Hard work
How Pick looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does ⛏️ mean in a text message?▼
Mining pick for breaking through rock and hard ground. Beyond literal mining references, people use it for the grind of hard work and the Minecraft community, where the pickaxe is literally the most important tool in the game. It represents digging deep, literally and metaphorically. Use for mining, construction, digging, or hard labor. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
What does ⛏️ represent in different cultures?▼
Object emoji can carry different cultural associations. While the Pick emoji has a standard meaning defined by Unicode, its connotations may vary — some objects are everyday items in one culture but symbolic in another. Context and audience matter.
Is ⛏️ supported on older devices?▼
Support depends on the Unicode version. Older emoji (Unicode 6.0-8.0, roughly 2010-2015) work on virtually all modern devices. Newer additions may show as empty squares □ on devices that haven't updated. Check the Unicode version listed above.
What is the shortcode for ⛏️?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:pick:` to insert the Pick emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+26cf-fe0f
Category
Objects
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:pick:Keywords
toolsdig
When to Use ⛏️ Pick
Use for mining, construction, digging, or hard labor.
- •Send ⛏️ when you want to express or reference "pick" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use ⛏️ in conversations about tools or dig to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with ⛏️ Pick on social media posts, stories, or comments related to pick
- •Combine ⛏️ with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about tools, dig
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
Ctrl + ⌘ + SpacePeople Also Search For
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