pick Emoji
⛏️ · U+26CF U+FE0F · Emoji 0.7
What does the pick emoji mean?
Literally, ⛏️ represents a pickaxe, a tool used for breaking up or digging into hard surfaces, whereas figuratively and in slang, it symbolizes mining, excavation, or hard work, often used to convey dedication or perseverance in achieving a goal. In gaming contexts, particularly those involving Minecraft or other sandbox games, ⛏️ is closely associated with the act of mining for resources. Its usage can also imply a sense of diligence or labor, extending beyond physical excavation to metaphorical digging into information or problems.
pick emoji examples
- just spent 5 hours mining for diamonds ⛏️
- time to ⛏️ into this new project and see what I can uncover
How to copy the pick emoji
To use the pick emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+26CF U+FE0F), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
Also known as
pick emoji on different platforms
How the pick emoji looks on your device and in the openly licensed sets that include it (Twitter / X (Twemoji), Google Noto Color Emoji). See image credits.


pick Emoji Details
| Emoji | ⛏️ |
| Name | pick |
| Category | Objects |
| Codepoints | U+26CF U+FE0F |
| Shortcode | :pick: |
| Sources | Unicode emoji list · codepoints.net |
| Emoji version | 0.7 (2014) |
pick Emoji FAQ
It is U+26CF U+FE0F, added in Emoji 0.7 (2014). On GitHub, Slack and Discord you can type it as :pick:.
People also search for the pick emoji as hammer, mining, tool.