trip-ham·mer
ˈtrip-ˌha-mər 
: a massive power hammer having a head that is tripped and allowed to fall by cam or lever action
: suggesting a trip-hammer in loud pounding or persistent action
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“Trip-hammer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trip-hammer. Accessed 17 Apr. 2024.
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