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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.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.jackhammerjackhammer - a hammer driven by compressed air    
air hammer, pneumatic hammer
power hammer, hammer - a power tool for drilling rocks
Translations
jackhammer [ˈdʒækˌhæməʳ] N (esp US) → taladradora f, martillo m neumático


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