Jackhammer and Mallet

Jackhammer

Jackhammer noun - A hammer driven by compressed air.

Mallet and jackhammer are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mallet" instead a noun "Jackhammer".

Mallet

Mallet noun - A tool resembling a hammer but with a large head (usually wooden); used to drive wedges or ram down paving stones or for crushing or beating or flattening or smoothing.
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Synonyms for Mallet

Jackhammer and mallet are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Jackhammer" instead a noun "Mallet".

Nearby Word: malleus
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