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sledgehammering
UK
/ˈslɛdʒˌhæmərɪŋ/
US
/ˈslɛdʒˌhæmɚɪŋ/
Definitions
He swung the sledgehammer with all his might to break the concrete slab.
The new policy was criticized as a sledgehammer approach to a delicate issue.
sledgehammering
Gerund
sledgehammered
Past Simple
sledgehammered
Past Participle
sledgehammering
Gerund
UK
/ˈslɛdʒˌhæmə/
US
/ˈslɛdʒˌhæmɚ/
Translations
He tried to sledgehammer the old wall to make space for the new construction.
Он пытался разрушать старую стену, чтобы освободить место для нового строительства.
Definitions
The workers sledgehammered the old wall to make way for the new construction.
The manager sledgehammered his point across during the meeting, leaving no room for discussion.
Definitions
Critics called the new tax a sledgehammer measure that would hurt small businesses.