sledgehammers

[US]/ˈslɛdʒˌhæmə/
[UK]/ˈslɛdʒˌhæmɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.large heavy hammers used for breaking things; to use excessive force for a simple task

Phrases & Collocations

heavy sledgehammers

sledgehammers for demolition

large sledgehammers

sledgehammers and chisels

rusty sledgehammers

sledgehammers in action

two sledgehammers

sledgehammers for construction

powerful sledgehammers

sledgehammers and hammers

Example Sentences

the workers used sledgehammers to break down the old concrete.

he bought two sledgehammers for the demolition project.

they swung their sledgehammers with great force.

using sledgehammers is an effective way to remove stubborn materials.

in the construction site, sledgehammers were the tools of choice.

after the storm, they needed sledgehammers to clear the debris.

he felt powerful swinging the sledgehammers during the workout.

the demolition crew arrived with sledgehammers and other heavy tools.

they used sledgehammers to break the ice on the frozen lake.

it took several hours to finish the job with just sledgehammers.

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