Nail
Nail verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.
Usage example: the boxer nailed his opponent with a devastating left hook
Sledgehammer and nail are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sledgehammer" instead a verb "Nail".
Sledgehammer
Sledgehammer verb - Beat with a sledgehammer.
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Synonyms for Sledgehammer
Nail and sledgehammer are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Nail" instead a verb "Sledgehammer".
Both words in one sentence
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Carry a Big Stick: John grabs a piece of wood (with a nail in it) for defense, but abandons it in favor of the sledgehammer.
Source: Film / Sledge Hammer! -
The latest tool fire departments have taken a shine to is the FuBar, a combination sledgehammer, pry-bar (in two different ways), hydrant wrench, gas valve shutoff, spanner-wrench and nail-puller.
Source: Swiss Army Weapon
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