triphammer

/ˈtrɪpˌhæmər/
noun
  1. A large, heavy hammer that is lifted and then dropped by machinery, used for forging metal or breaking rocks.
    • The construction crew brought in a triphammer to break up the concrete foundation.
    • In the old factory, the triphammer pounded loudly all day long.
    • The blacksmith used a triphammer to shape the red-hot iron into a sword.
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