pile driver


pile driver

noun

Definition of PILE DRIVER

: a machine for driving down piles with a drop hammer or a steam or air hammer

Examples of PILE DRIVER

  1. He hit a pile driver into the net from 20 yards out.

First Known Use of PILE DRIVER

1772

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