pile driver

noun

a machine for driving piles, usually composed of a tall framework in which either a weight is raised and dropped on a pile head or in which a steam hammer drives the pile.
a person who operates such a machine.
a person who hits or attacks forcefully or powerfully.
Wrestling. a move whereby an opponent is turned upside down and slammed headfirst to the mat.
British Sports. a powerful stroke, hit, kick, etc.

Origin of pile driver

First recorded in 1765–75

Words nearby pile driver

pilchard, pilcomayo, pilcrow, pile, pile cap, pile driver, pile into, pile shoe, pile up, pile-driver, pile-on

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British Dictionary definitions for pile-driver

pile-driver

noun

a machine that drives piles into the ground either by repeatedly allowing a heavy weight to fall on the head of the pile or by using a steam hammer
informal a forceful punch or kick