sledgehammer

• Martelo pesado de cabo longo, usado para cravar estacas, cunhas ou quebrar materiais duros. Pode também se referir a um golpe esmagador ou a uma crítica severa.

A heavy, long-handled hammer used for driving stakes, wedges, or breaking up hard materials.

1. B2formal

   A large, heavy hammer with a long handle, used for breaking rocks, driving stakes, or demolition work.

   Marreta

   • He used a sledgehammer to break the concrete slab.
   • The construction worker swung the sledgehammer with great force.
   • A sledgehammer is essential for heavy demolition tasks.

   Sinônimosbeetlemalletmaulsledge

• Verbo que significa golpear com uma marreta ou usar força excessiva ou um método bruto para alcançar algo.

A verb meaning to hit or strike with a sledgehammer, or to use excessive force or a heavy-handed approach to achieve something.

1. Beat with a sledgehammerC1formal

   To strike or hit something forcefully using a sledgehammer.

   Golpear com marreta

   • The workers sledgehammered the concrete wall to break it apart.
   • He sledgehammered the metal post into the ground.
   • They sledgehammered the old pavement to prepare for new construction.

   Sinônimosbatterbeathammerpoundpummelthump