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Definition hammer blow in British English

hammer blow noun

[countable] noun
1

a very hard hit

Synonyms and related words
a clip round the ear/earhole backhander bang
2

something that causes a lot of damage or harm

Example

The decision was a hammer blow for the coal industry.

Definition hammer blow in British English