Usage Note
Abbruchhammer refers to a heavy-duty electric or pneumatic tool used to break up concrete or masonry; it is larger than a Bohrhammer and used for demolition rather than drilling.
Examples
"Mit dem Abbruchhammer wurde der alte Betonboden entfernt."
Natural Translation
The old concrete floor was removed with the demolition hammer.
Literal Translation
With the demolition-hammer was the old concrete-floor removed.
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