power hammer

/ˌpaʊər ˌhæmər/
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Other forms: power hammers

Definitions of power hammer
  1. noun
    a power tool for drilling rocks
    synonyms: hammer
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    types:
    air hammer, jackhammer, pneumatic hammer
    a hammer driven by compressed air
    electric hammer
    a hammer driven by electric motor
    triphammer
    a massive power hammer; raised by a cam until released to fall under gravity
    type of:
    power tool
    a tool driven by a motor
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