Hammering and Sledgehammer

Hammering

Hammering noun - The act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows).

Sledgehammer and hammering are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sledgehammer" instead an adjective "Hammering".

Nearby Words: hammer, hammered, hammerer

Sledgehammer

Sledgehammer noun - A heavy long-handled hammer used to drive stakes or wedges.
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Hammering and sledgehammer are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hammering" instead an adjective "Sledgehammer".
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