Meaning of jackhammer | Babel Free
/ˈd͡ʒækˌhæmɚ/Definitions
- A portable percussive power tool that combines a hammer and chisel used to drill or break hard matter, for instance rock or concrete.
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Something that is very strong but also very rigid. figuratively
Equivalents
العربية
آلَات ثَقْب الصُخُور
Čeština
sbíječka
Deutsch
Presslufthammer
Ελληνικά
κομπρεσέρ
Español
martillo neumático
Suomi
katupora
Français
marteau-piqueur
עברית
פטיש אוויר
Bahasa Indonesia
palu godam
Italiano
martello pneumatico
日本語
削岩機
한국어
착암기
Nederlands
drilboor
Polski
młot pneumatyczny
Português
britadeira
Examples
“A new skiercross pro tour is on the docket, as well as freeskiing. Just like racing, both require strong but supple legs rather than jackhammer quads.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.