Sledgehammer

usgb/ˈsledʒhæmər/
noun

A large, heavy hammer used for jobs such as breaking rocks or concrete.

He used a sledgehammer to break the wall.
Visual representation of "sledgehammer" - A large, heavy hammer used for jobs such as breaking rocks or concrete.

Often appears as...

  • swing a sledgehammer
  • sledgehammer blow
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Physical Strength

Sledgehammer signifies the need for physical effort due to its weight and size.

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Clearing the construction site required a sledgehammer.
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Destruction Tool

Used for destruction, a sledgehammer breaks things rather than builds.

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The old shed came down quickly with a sledgehammer.
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