sledgehammer
word
Definition
A sledgehammer is a large, heavy hammer with a long handle, used for breaking hard things like rocks, concrete, or walls.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used for actual tool, but sometimes metaphorically (e.g., a 'sledgehammer approach'). Usually refers to the largest type of hammer. Not to be confused with smaller 'mallets' or 'hammers'.
Spanish: mazo - almádenaPortuguese (BR): marretaPortuguese (PT): marretaChinese (Simplified): 大锤 - 铁锤Chinese (Traditional): 大錘 - 鐵鎚Hindi: स्लेजहैमर - भारी हथौड़ाArabic: مطرقة ثقيلةBengali: শাবল - বড় হাতুড়িRussian: кувалдаJapanese: 大きなハンマー - ハンマー（特大）Vietnamese: búa tạKorean: 대형 해머 - 대형 망치Turkish: balyozUrdu: بڑی ہتھوڑی - سلیج ہیمرIndonesian: palu godam
Example Sentences
He broke the wall with a sledgehammer.
basic
A sledgehammer is very heavy and hard to lift.
basic
You need a sledgehammer to break thick concrete.
basic
Using a sledgehammer felt like overkill for such a small job.
natural
He swung the sledgehammer with full force.
natural
Sometimes you need a sledgehammer solution to get things done.
natural