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sledgehammers


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sledgehammers

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Large heavy hammers that are usually wielded with both hands and used especially for driving stakes and breaking stone.

Variations

sledgehammer

hammer, striking

sledge hammers

sledges

hammers, striking

striking hammers

Broader Term

hammers

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