Sledgehammer
(noun)
A heavy, long-handled hammer used for breaking up concrete or other hard materials.
Origin:
Derived from the word 'sledge', a large, heavy hammer used for demolition or heavy-duty work.
Examples:
- He used a sledgehammer to break up the concrete slab.
- The sledgehammer was too heavy for her to lift, so she had to ask for help.
- He swung the sledgehammer with all his might, causing the wall to crumble.
- The sledgehammer was an essential tool for the construction crew.
- She had to use the sledgehammer to break the frozen ground so she could plant her flowers.