TRIP-HAMMER


Meaning of TRIP-HAMMER in English

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

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