jackhammer

(-ham′ər)

noun

a portable type of pneumatic hammer, used for breaking up concrete, rock, etc.

Origin: jack- + hammer

See jackhammer in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A hand-held machine for drilling rock and breaking up pavement, operated by compressed air.

Related Forms:

  • jackˈhamˌmer verb

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