Definition of sledgehammer Sledgehammer

/slɛˈʤhæˌmɚ/ - [slejhatmer] - sledge•ham•mer

We found 4 definitions of sledgehammer from 3 different sources.

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What does sledgehammer mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Verb

sledgehammers, sledgehammering, sledgehammered  

sledgehammer - beat with a sledgehammer
  sledge
  hammer beat with or as if with a hammer; "hammer the metal flat"
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  • sledgehammer (Noun)
    A hammer that consists of a large, heavy, broad and flat block of metal the head attached to a handle typically 0. 5 meter to 1 meter long. The sledgehammer's design is meant to allow it to be swung powerfully, and to distribute force over a wide area upon impact.
  • sledgehammer (Verb)
    To strike with a sledgehammer.

Part of speech

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  • sledgehammer, verb, present, 1st person singular of sledgehammer (infinitive).
  • sledgehammer, verb (infinitive).
  • sledgehammer, noun, singular of sledgehammers.

Pronunciation

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