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হোমঅভিধানSsledgehammer

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sledgehammer

sledgehammer
NounTransitive Verb
pl: sledgehammerspast: sledgehammeredpp: sledgehammereding: sledgehammering

The term carries a strong connotation of raw power and lack of finesse. When used as a noun, it refers to a specific tool designed for demolition, evoking images of heavy impact and structural destruction. In a physical sense, it is the opposite of a precision tool like a scalpel.

When used as a verb, particularly in a metaphorical sense, it describes a "brute force" approach. This often implies a negative judgment of the method used, suggesting that the person is being clumsy or overly aggressive in solving a problem that would be better handled with nuance, logic, or delicacy.

Meanings

Nounsledgehammer

A large, heavy hammer with a long handle, used for breaking stone, concrete, or other hard materials.

He used a sledgehammer to demolish the old brick wall.

Transitive Verbsledgehammer
[~ something]

To break or destroy something using a sledgehammer or a similarly forceful, blunt instrument.

Transitive Verbsledgehammer
[~ something]

To approach a problem or task with excessive, clumsy force rather than using subtlety or precision.

The developers tried to sledgehammer the bug out of the code instead of analyzing the logic.

Examples

He grabbed the sledgehammer and began smashing the old brick wall.

He grabbed the sledgehammer and began smashing the old brick wall.

Pass me that sledgehammer so I can break these concrete slabs.

Pass me that sledgehammer so I can break these concrete slabs.

The giant swung a massive sledgehammer that crushed the earth beneath it.

The giant swung a massive sledgehammer that crushed the earth beneath it.

Fantasy

I had to sledgehammer the old foundation to get to the pipes.

I had to sledgehammer the old foundation to get to the pipes.

We spent the whole afternoon sledgehammering the interior walls of the garage.

We spent the whole afternoon sledgehammering the interior walls of the garage.

Stop trying to sledgehammer your way through this negotiation.

Stop trying to sledgehammer your way through this negotiation.

Business

He tends to sledgehammer every problem instead of thinking it through.

He tends to sledgehammer every problem instead of thinking it through.

Why are you using a sledgehammer to crack a nut?

Why are you using a sledgehammer to crack a nut?

Trivia

The detective realized the suspect had tried to sledgehammer the safe open.

The detective realized the suspect had tried to sledgehammer the safe open.

Detective

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