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Unicode: 2696 FE0F
Description
A black hammer and a pickaxe crossed, typically depicted as implements used for mining or digging.
Group:
Objects > tool
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Generally represents labor, industry, mining, or construction. It can also signify hard work, perseverance, or manual labor.
Backstory
This emoji, often referred to as 'Hammer and Pick', is part of the 'Miscellaneous Symbols' block in Unicode. It symbolizes tools used for excavation and demolition. The FE0F is a variation selector that ensures it is displayed as an emoji (colored graphic) rather than a monochromatic text symbol.
Usage Examples
- Talking about mining: 'Going deep into the caves to find some rare minerals ⚒️'
- Discussing construction: 'The new building project is officially underway ⚒️'
- Representing hard work: 'Time to put in some serious effort on this report ⚒️'
- Referring to manual labor: 'Just finished a long day of digging trenches ⚒️'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Often associated with mining, construction, or general hard work. Can also be a symbol for labor unions or working class.
East Asian culture:
Similar associations with labor and industry. Sometimes seen in contexts related to building, development, or resource extraction.