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Definition of tackhammer
tackhammer
/ˈtækˌhæm.ər/
tack · ham · mer
Plural:tackhammers
tackhammer Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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• noun
1
A small, lightweight hammer used for driving and extracting tacks or brads, often featuring a magnetized head and a split claw.
Example
"The upholsterer used a magnetized tackhammer to secure the fabric along the wooden frame of the armchair."
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tackhammer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tackhammer