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jackhammer in German

jackhammer in German is Presslufthammer, Pressluftbohrer — jackhammer means a heavy power tool that pounds a chisel-like bit to break up rock, concrete, or asphalt.

jackhammer in German

Presslufthammer
noun
A portable percussive power tool that combines a hammer and chisel used to drill or break hard matter, for instance rock or concrete.
Pressluftbohrer
noun
A portable percussive power tool that combines a hammer and chisel used to drill or break hard matter, for instance rock or concrete.

What does "jackhammer" mean?

  1. noun A heavy power tool that pounds a chisel-like bit to break up rock, concrete, or asphalt.
    "Workers used a jackhammer to break up the old pavement."
  2. verb To break something up using a jackhammer, or to hit something repeatedly with jackhammer-like force.
    "They jackhammered through the concrete slab all morning."

jackhammer in a sentence

  • Workers used a jackhammer to break up the old pavement.
  • They jackhammered through the concrete slab all morning.
  • Her heart was jackhammering in her chest before the interview.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "jackhammer" in German?

"jackhammer" in German is Presslufthammer, Pressluftbohrer. jackhammer means: A heavy power tool that pounds a chisel-like bit to break up rock, concrete, or asphalt.

How do you use "jackhammer" in a sentence?

Example: "Workers used a jackhammer to break up the old pavement." In German, "jackhammer" is Presslufthammer, Pressluftbohrer.

Are there other ways to say "jackhammer" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "jackhammer": Presslufthammer, Pressluftbohrer.

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