jackhammer
/ˈdʒækˌhæmər/
verb
- To break up or pound something using a jackhammer or with a similar forceful, repetitive motion.
- The crew jackhammered the concrete foundation into pieces.
- She jackhammered the frozen ground to plant the fence posts.
- They had to jackhammer through the thick asphalt to repair the pipe.
- To move or vibrate with a rapid, pounding motion, like a jackhammer.
- The old engine jackhammered loudly before stalling.
- His heart jackhammered in his chest after the scary movie.
- Her leg jackhammered nervously under the table during the interview.
noun
- A portable power tool that uses a hammering action to break up pavement, rock, or concrete.
- The noise of the jackhammer echoed through the street all morning.
- He wore earplugs while operating the jackhammer.
- The construction worker used a jackhammer to break the old sidewalk.
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