'sledge hammer' definitions:
Definition of 'sledge hammer'
- Sledge \Sledge\, n. [AS. slecge,from sle['a]n to strike, beat.
See Slay, v. t.]
A large, heavy hammer, usually wielded with both hands; --
called also sledge hammer.
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- With his heavy sledge he can it beat. --Spenser.
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