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How to pronounce “jackhammer

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Pronunciation guide for jackhammer

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of jackhammer with real speech in context.
Available examples
8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Connecting You to Your Movement PathAnd it'll sound like somebody is dropping a jackhammer.
Definition summary
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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How to pronounce jackhammer

Connecting You to Your Movement Path

And it'll sound like somebody is dropping a jackhammer.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “jackhammer

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • A portable percussive power tool that combines a hammer and chisel used to drill or break hard matter, for instance rock or concrete.
  • (figurative) Something that is very strong but also very rigid.
  • [Verb]
  • (intransitive) To use a jackhammer.
  • (transitive) To break (something) using a jackhammer.
  • (transitive) To form (something) using a jackhammer.
  • (intransitive, figurative) To move like a jackhammer.
  • (transitive, figurative) To move (something) like a jackhammer.
  • (transitive, figurative) To strike (something) repeatedly with force, to pound.

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