piledriver

English

noun
Definitions
  • (alternative spelling of) pile driver mechanical device
  • (professional wrestling) A move in which the wrestler applies a front waist lock, then drives the opponent's head into the mat by falling to his knees or backside.
  • (soccer) a very hard shot.

Etymology

Compound from English pile (fine, short hair of certain animals, column of wood, steel concrete) + English driver.

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English

driver

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