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Vocabulary Entry
jackhammer
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A large, powerful tool used for breaking up concrete or other hard surfaces.
Example Sentences
"The construction crew used a jackhammer to break up the pavement."
"He wore ear protection while working with the jackhammer."
"The noise from the jackhammer echoed through the city street."
V
verb
To break up or demolish using a jackhammer.
Example Sentences
"They plan to jackhammer the old sidewalk next week."
"The workers will jackhammer the concrete foundation for the new building."
"He had to jackhammer through several layers of asphalt."