trip-hammer

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1trip–ham·mer

noun \ˈtrip-ˌha-mər\

Definition of TRIP-HAMMER

: a massive power hammer having a head that is tripped and allowed to fall by cam or lever action

First Known Use of TRIP-HAMMER

1781

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