Also means
demolition ball
Usage Note
Abrissbirne is the heavy steel sphere suspended from a crane and swung or dropped against structures during demolition; it has largely been replaced by hydraulic excavators with demolition attachments but the word remains in everyday use.
Examples
"Das alte Fabrikgebäude wurde mit der Abrissbirne innerhalb einer Woche niedergelegt."
Natural Translation
The old factory building was brought down with the wrecking ball within a week.
Literal Translation
The old factory-building was with the wrecking-ball within a week brought-down.
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