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A sledgehammer is a Tool that consists of a large, flat head attached to a Lever (or handle). The head is typically made of Metal . The sledgehammer can apply more Impulse than other hammers due to its large size. Along with the Mallet , it shares the ability to distribute force over a wide area. This is in contrast to other types of Hammer , which concentrate force in a relatively small area. The handle is over half a meter long and, typically, is a full meter long; the head masses at least one kilogram and, typically is three kilograms. Sledgehammers usually require two hands and a swinging motion involving the entire Torso ; in contrast, smaller Hammer s used for driving in Nail s are held by a single hand and only one arm is swung. The combination of a long swinging range and heavy head increases the Momentum of the resulting impact. Sledgehammers are used in Construction Work especially for breaking through Drywall or Masonry Walls . Sledgehammers are also used when one needs to apply a lot of force to dislodge a stuck object (often on Farms or in Oilfield work). They are also used for driving fencing posts into the ground. OTHER MEANINGS The Professional Wrestler Triple H often illegally uses a sledgehammer to defeat his foes. Contrary to popular belief that the sledgehammer used by Triple H is a Prop , he utilizes a real sledgehammer which he discretely covers with his hand before hitting his opponent. Triple H once used a prop in a segment with The Undertaker , only to actually hurt the opponent in the process. The word ''sledgehammer'' is often used in hyperbole to suggest that the artless use of sufficient force is just to get a job done. Compare to Battering Ram . EXTERNAL LINKS |
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