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Definition sledgehammer in American English

sledgehammer noun

[countable] noun
/ˈsledʒˌhæmər/
1

a long heavy hammer that you swing with both hands

Synonyms and related words
adjustable wrench Allen wrench applicator
2

a way of doing something that uses a lot more power or force than seems necessary

Example

He took rather a sledgehammer approach to the whole thing.

Synonyms and related words
modality method the system
Definition sledgehammer in American English