🇬🇧 Sledgehammer meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

A sledgehammer is a big, heavy hammer with a long handle, used for breaking things like rocks, walls, or other hard objects. It requires both hands to swing and is often used in construction or demolition work.

When Dad tried to hang a picture with a sledgehammer, he accidentally knocked down half the wall.

We used the sledgehammer to break the old shed, but it also broke the wheelbarrow… and the fence.

Grandpa said, “I’ll fix that squeaky door,” and then walked in with a sledgehammer.

Using a sledgehammer to squash a fly might be a bit too dramatic… but it works!

Tim brought a sledgehammer to open a jar of pickles… and it didn’t end well for the kitchen counter.

He raised his sledgehammer and paused. The old stone wall hid a letter. He swung the sledgehammer; dust flew, stones tumbled. A child cheered, holding a toy sledgehammer, as he swung the sledgehammer again and found a tin box. The box held a photo. He set the sledgehammer down, smiled, and hugged the child.

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This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.

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