Ground breaker is a term used to describe a person or tool that is used to break up the ground for various purposes. The term can be broken down into five crossword solutions: HOE (3 letters), HOER (4 letters), PICKAXE (7 letters), SPADE (5 letters), and PLOW (4 letters). A HOE is a tool with a long handle and a flat blade used to break up soil and remove weeds. A HOER is a person who uses a HOE to break up soil and remove weeds. A PICKAXE is a tool with a long handle and a metal head with a sharp point on one end and a chisel-like blade on the other, used to break up hard surfaces such as rock or concrete. A SPADE is a tool with a long handle and a flat blade used to dig and move soil. A PLOW is a tool with a long handle and a curved blade used to break up and turn over soil.