jackhammer

Meaning

Noun

1. A portable percussive power tool that combines a hammer and chisel used to drill or break hard matter, for instance rock or concrete.
2. (figuratively) Something that is very strong but also very rigid.

Verb

1. (intransitive) To use a jackhammer.
2. (transitive) To break (something) using a jackhammer.
3. (transitive) To form (something) using a jackhammer.
4. (figuratively, intransitive) To move like a jackhammer.
5. (figuratively, intransitive) To move like a jackhammer.
6. (figuratively, transitive) To move (something) like a jackhammer.
7. (figuratively, transitive) To strike (something) repeatedly with force, to pound.

Synonyms

air hammer

pneumatic hammer

pneumatic drill

rock drill

compressed air gun

hand drill

hand hammer drill

sinker

compressed air hammer

hand-held drill

Translations

marteau-piqueur

Presslufthammer

martello pneumatico

martillo neumático

britadeira

taladradora

martillo mecánico

Drucklufthammer

drilboor

Steinbohrer

perfuratriz

taladro neumático

martelo aéreo

marteau à air comprimé

Etymology

From jack + hammer.