Meaning of the word jackhammer in English

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jackhammer

US /ˈdʒækˌhæm.ɚ/

UK /ˈdʒækˌhæm.ər/

a portable percussion drill operated by compressed air, used to break up rock, concrete, and other hard materials.

Example:

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The construction crew used a jackhammer to break up the old pavement.

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The loud noise of the jackhammer echoed through the street.

Synonym:

pneumatic drill breaker demolition hammer

to break up (material) with a jackhammer.

Example:

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They had to jackhammer the old concrete foundation.

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The workers will jackhammer the rock to clear the path.

Synonym:

break up demolish shatter pulverize