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jackhammers

jackhammers is the plural of jackhammer.

jackhammers is the third-person singular simple present indicative of jackhammer.

Meaning of jackhammer

Noun

jackhammer (plural jackhammers)

  1. A portable percussive power tool that combines a hammer and chisel used to drill or break hard matter, for instance rock or concrete.
    Synonyms:
    pneumatic drill
  2. (figuratively) Something that is very strong but also very rigid.
    • A new skiercross pro tour is on the docket, as well as freeskiing. Just like racing, both require strong but supple legs rather than jackhammer quads.2006 September, Skiing

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Questions about jackhammers

What is jackhammers the plural of?
Jackhammers is the plural of jackhammer.

Words near jackhammers in the dictionary

  1. jackfruit
  2. jackfruits
  3. jackhammer
  4. jackhammered
  5. jackhammering
  6. jackhammers
  7. jackhandle
  8. jackhandles
  9. jackhare
  10. jackhares
  11. jackhole

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