Sledgehammers Meaning in English
word · lemma: sledgehammer
Definition
Large heavy hammers with long handles, used for breaking hard materials like concrete or stone.
Usage & Nuances
'Sledgehammers' are always very large and heavy compared to regular hammers. Commonly used literally for construction and demolition; figuratively means using excessive force for a task. Collocates with 'swing', 'use', 'break with', 'wield'. Not for nails—regular hammers are used for that.
Example Sentences
The workers used sledgehammers to break the wall.
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These sledgehammers are too heavy for children.
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We keep the sledgehammers in the tool shed.
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They brought out the sledgehammers when nothing else would break the rock.
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The demolition crew swung their sledgehammers in perfect rhythm.
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Sometimes, it feels like they're using sledgehammers to fix a tiny problem.
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