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Sledgehammer
01
a large tool consisted of a long handle with a heavy metal block at its end, used with both hands to break a stone, etc.
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
sledgehammers
What is a "sledgehammer"?
A sledgehammer is a large, heavy hammer with a long handle and a flat, wide head. It is used for tasks that require a lot of force, such as breaking concrete, driving large stakes, or demolishing walls. The heavy head of the sledgehammer allows it to deliver powerful blows, making it suitable for construction, demolition, and other heavy-duty work.
Examples
He used a sledgehammer to break apart the old concrete patio.
to sledgehammer
01
to strike with great force using a sledgehammer
Grammatical Information
Movement verb
Regular
Present tense
sledgehammer
3rd person singular
sledgehammers
Past simple
sledgehammered
Past participle
sledgehammered
Examples
He sledgehammered the concrete wall to break it down.
Lexical Tree
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