A hammer that consists of a large, heavy, broad and flat block of metal (the head) attached to a handle typically 0.5 meter to 1 meter long. The sledgehammer's design is meant to allow it to be swung powerfully, and to distribute force over a wide area upon impact
A sledgehammer is a large, heavy hammer with a long handle, used for breaking up rocks and concrete. a large heavy hammer (sledge (11-21 centuries) (from slecg) + hammer)
A hammer that consists of a large, heavy, broad and flat block of metal (the head) attached to a handle typically 0.5 meter to 1 meter long. The sledgehammers design is meant to allow it to be swung powerfully, and to distribute force over a wide area upon impact