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pile driver
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pile driver
n.
1. A machine that drives a pile by raising a weight between guideposts and dropping it on the head of the pile.
2. One who operates such a machine.
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Noun1.pile driver - a machine that drives piling into the groundpile driver - a machine that drives piling into the ground
machine - any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
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