English Explanatory Dictionary

pile driver

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A machine for forcing a pile, a long beam, into the ground as part of the construction of a foundation; usually by raising a weight and then dropping it on the beam.
  2. A person or thing who hits or attacks forcefully or powerfully.
adj
  1. Forceful.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-pile driver.wav

Word forms

pile driver pile drivers

Synonyms

monkey hammer

Derived words

piledriver
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