n. a portable type of pneumatic hammer; used for breaking up concrete; rock; etc.
The infernal racket of the jackhammer was loud.
The infernal racket of the jackhammer was loud.
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What does George use a jackhammer for?
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3 syllables
jack-ham-mer
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