jackhammer

/ˌdʒækˈhæmər/
/ˈdʒækhæmə/
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Other forms: jackhammers

Definitions of jackhammer
  1. noun
    a hammer driven by compressed air
    synonyms: air hammer, pneumatic hammer
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    type of:
    hammer, power hammer
    a power tool for drilling rocks
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