In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SLEDGEHAMMER
maul, sledge, sledgehammer
(noun) a heavy long-handled hammer used to drive stakes or wedges
sledgehammer, sledge
(verb) beat with a sledgehammer
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
sledgehammer (plural sledgehammers)
A hammer that consists of a large, heavy, broad and flat block of metal (the head) attached to a handle typically 0.5 meter to 1 meter long. The sledgehammer's design is meant to allow it to be swung powerfully, and to distribute force over a wide area upon impact.
Verb
sledgehammer (third-person singular simple present sledgehammers, present participle sledgehammering, simple past and past participle sledgehammered)
To strike with a sledgehammer.
Source: Wiktionary
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