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sledgehammer

3 definitions • 1 example
1
a large, heavy hammer with a long handle, used for breaking stones or other heavy material, or for hitting posts into the ground, etc.
2
used to describe a way of behaving that is too forceful:

Examples:

They accused the prime minister of using sledgehammer tactics.
3
a large, heavy hammer with a long handle, used for jobs like breaking stones or hitting posts into the ground

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