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sledgehammer

Definition

  • noun: a large, heavy hammer with a long handle
  • noun: a large heavy hammer that is wielded with both hands
  • verb: to strike with or as if with a sledgehammer
  • often used figuratively

Examples

  • The news hit me like a 'sledgehammer'. [=I was shocked by the news]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) and I just need a little time to process things. But eventually, I come around. ? in the morning and everything was gone ? is this a, uh, sledgehammer? Is what a sledgehammer? ? dead in the hallway ? this sledgehammer. ? oh, come on, sun, why must I burn? ? (..)
    2010 TvShow: Scrubs Title: Our Thanks Season: 9 Episode 13