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• pile driver
  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.
• 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

pile driver

American  

noun

1. 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.

2. a person who operates such a machine.

3. a person who hits or attacks forcefully or powerfully.

4. Wrestling. a move whereby an opponent is turned upside down and slammed headfirst to the mat.

5. British Sports. a powerful stroke, hit, kick, etc.

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pile-driver British  

noun

1. 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

2. informal a forceful punch or kick

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Etymology

Origin of pile driver

First recorded in 1765–75