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.

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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