sledgehammer
The origin and history of sledgehammer.
Etymology
A compound of "sledge" (a heavy hammer) and "hammer" — essentially "hammer-hammer," emphasising its size.
The origin and history of sledgehammer.
A compound of "sledge" (a heavy hammer) and "hammer" — essentially "hammer-hammer," emphasising its size.
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