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jackhammer


jack·ham·mer

noun \ˈjak-ˌha-mər\

Definition of JACKHAMMER

1
: a pneumatically operated percussive rock-drilling tool usually held in the hands
2
: a device in which a tool (as a chisel for breaking up pavements) is driven percussively by compressed air
— jackhammer verb
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First Known Use of JACKHAMMER

1916

Rhymes with JACKHAMMER

clawhammer, drop hammer, enamor, flimflammer, programmer, sledgehammer, trip-hammer, windjammer

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