I. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun
: a massive power hammer having a helve that is tripped and allowed to fall by cam or lever action
II. adjective
: resembling or held to resemble the action of a trip-hammer especially in being characterized by repeated pounding or involving great pressure
trip-hammer motion
under trip-hammer questioning