Sledgehammer: meaning, definitions and examples

Used for heavy-duty tasks such as breaking concrete, driving stakes, or demolition work. It's a large, heavy hammer with a long handle.

• He used a sledgehammer to break the concrete slab.
• The workers brought a sledgehammer to demolish the old wall.

Commonly used for splitting wood and heavy-duty striking tasks. It has a heavy head with a wedge shape on one side and a flat face on the other.

• He grabbed the maul to split the logs for the fireplace.
• Using a maul makes chopping wood much easier.

Less common and often redundant term, usually referring to a maul or a type of heavy hammer. Used for similar tasks as the maul.

• He picked up the maul hammer for some serious wood splitting.
• The maul hammer was essential for the heavy-duty job.

Specifically designed for breaking up concrete, asphalt, and other tough materials. This term often refers to a power tool used in construction.

• The demolition hammer made quick work of the old pavement.
• They rented a demolition hammer to take down the brick wall.