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sledgehammer

DEFINITIONS OF: sledgehammer

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n a heavy long-handled hammer used to drive stakes or wedges

Synonyms:
maul, sledge
Type of:
hammer
a hand tool with a heavy rigid head and a handle; used to deliver an impulsive force by striking

v beat with a sledgehammer

Synonyms:
sledge
Type of:
hammer
beat with or as if with a hammer
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