Definition of Sledgehammer

1. Verb. Beat with a sledgehammer.

Exact synonyms: Sledge
Generic synonyms: Hammer
Derivative terms: Sledge

2. Noun. A heavy long-handled hammer used to drive stakes or wedges.
Exact synonyms: Maul, Sledge
Generic synonyms: Hammer
Derivative terms: Maul, Sledge

Definition of Sledgehammer

1. Noun. A hammer that consists of a large, heavy, broad and flat block of metal (the head) attached to a handle typically 0.5 meter to 1 meter long. The sledgehammer's design is meant to allow it to be swung powerfully, and to distribute force over a wide area upon impact. ¹

2. Verb. To strike with a sledgehammer. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Sledgehammer

1. [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sledgehammer

sled
sled dog
sled dogs
sledded
sledder
sledders
sledding
sleddings
sleddog
sleddogs
sleded
sledge
sledge dog
sledge hockey
sledged
sledgehammer (current term)
sledgehammered
sledgehammering
sledgehammers
sledgelike
sledger
sledgers
sledges
sledging
sledgings
sledlike
sleds
slee
sleech
sleeches

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