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jackhammer
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jack·ham·mer  (jkhmr)
n.
A hand-held machine for drilling rock and breaking up pavement, operated by compressed air.
jackhammer v.
jackhammer [ˈdʒækˌhæmə]
n
(Engineering / Tools) a hand-held hammer drill, driven by compressed air, for drilling rocks, etc.
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Noun1.jackhammer - a hammer driven by compressed airjackhammer - a hammer driven by compressed air    
air hammer, pneumatic hammer
power hammer, hammer - a power tool for drilling rocks
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jackhammer [ˈdʒækˌhæməʳ] N (esp US) → taladradora f, martillo m neumático
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