jackhammer

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jack·ham·mer | \ 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 (such as a chisel for breaking up pavements) is driven percussively by compressed air

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Recent Examples on the Web Drummer Ben Thatcher attacks his kit like a jackhammer operator. — Mark Kennedy, Star Tribune, "Review: Snappier, tighter Royal Blood rock on 'Typhoons'," 28 Apr. 2021 Residents have told of hearing a backhoe and jackhammer overnight — when the excavation was supposed to have been paused — and seeing a convoy of FBI vehicles, including large armored trucks. — Time, "The FBI Has Searched for a Fabled Cache of Civil War Gold in Pennsylvania, Records Show," 9 Mar. 2021 Residents have told of hearing a backhoe and jackhammer overnight — when the excavation was supposed to have been paused — and seeing a convoy of FBI vehicles, including large armored trucks. — Time, "The FBI Has Searched for a Fabled Cache of Civil War Gold in Pennsylvania, Records Show," 9 Mar. 2021 Residents have told of hearing a backhoe and jackhammer overnight — when the excavation was supposed to have been paused — and seeing a convoy of FBI vehicles, including large armored trucks. — Time, "The FBI Has Searched for a Fabled Cache of Civil War Gold in Pennsylvania, Records Show," 9 Mar. 2021 Alabama’s high-flying, shot-hoisting offense creates more headaches than a jackhammer. — Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, "UCLA hopes defense will carry Bruins past Alabama and into the Elite Eight," 27 Mar. 2021 Residents have told of hearing a backhoe and jackhammer overnight — when the excavation was supposed to have been paused — and seeing a convoy of FBI vehicles, including large armored trucks. — Time, "The FBI Has Searched for a Fabled Cache of Civil War Gold in Pennsylvania, Records Show," 9 Mar. 2021 Residents have told of hearing a backhoe and jackhammer overnight — when the excavation was supposed to have been paused — and seeing a convoy of FBI vehicles, including large armored trucks. — Time, "The FBI Has Searched for a Fabled Cache of Civil War Gold in Pennsylvania, Records Show," 9 Mar. 2021 Residents have told of hearing a backhoe and jackhammer overnight — when the excavation was supposed to have been paused — and seeing a convoy of FBI vehicles, including large armored trucks. — Fox News, "FBI agents sought cache of fabled Civil War-era gold at Pennsylvania dig site, government emails show," 13 Mar. 2018

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