sledgehammer

/ˌslɛdʒˈhæmər/
/ˈslɛdʒhæmə/
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Other forms: sledgehammers; sledgehammering; sledgehammered

Definitions of sledgehammer
  1. noun
    a heavy long-handled hammer used to drive stakes or wedges
    synonyms: maul, sledge
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    type of:
    hammer
    a hand tool with a heavy rigid head and a handle; used to deliver an impulsive force by striking
  2. verb
    beat with a sledgehammer
    synonyms: sledge
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    type of:
    hammer
    beat with or as if with a hammer
Pronunciation
US
/ˌslɛdʒˈhæmər/
UK
/ˈslɛdʒhæmə/
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