sledgehammer
UK/'sledʒ.hæmә/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
A large, heavy hammer with a long handle, used for heavy-duty striking or breaking.
大锤，重锤
v.
To strike something with a sledgehammer.
用大锤打击
adj.
Completely lacking subtlety or grace; heavy-handed.
粗暴的，毫无技巧的
Root Breakdown
Native Englishsledgestem
+
hammerstem
=sledgehammer
Common Collocations
- 1.swing a sledgehammer挥动大锤
- 2.sledgehammer blow重锤一击
- 3.sledgehammer approach强硬手段
- 4.[sledgehammer effect]强力冲击效果
Example Sentences
- 1.
The worker swung the sledgehammer to break apart the concrete wall.
- 2.
Using a sledgehammer to crack a nut is a classic example of overkill.
- 3.
The demolition crew relied on sledgehammers to tear down the old building.