word
Jackhammer
JA-kha-mur
/ˈdʒæˌkhæmɜːr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
jackhammer
Dictionary meaning
A hammer driven by compressed air.
Examples
- I used a jackhammer to break up the concrete.
- I jackhammered the pavement to break through the first layers.
Synonyms: air hammer
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