jackhammer

A noun referring to a powerful tool, typically driven by compressed air, used for breaking up pavement, rock, or other hard surfaces.

• 🇩🇪Ein schweres, meist druckluftbetriebenes Werkzeug, das mit schnellen Schlägen harte Oberflächen wie Straßenbelag, Beton oder Fels aufbricht.

1. Pneumatic hammer B1 formal technical

   A powerful tool driven by compressed air, used for breaking up pavement, concrete, or other hard surfaces.

   • The construction worker used a jackhammer to break the sidewalk.
   • A jackhammer's noise can be heard several blocks away.
   • He wore ear protection while operating the jackhammer.
   • The crew replaced the jackhammer bit after it dulled.

   🇩🇪Presslufthammer

   Synonyme: air hammerbreakerpneumatic drillpneumatic hammer

• jackhammers plural form
• jackhammers' possessive plural form
• jackhammer's possessive singular form