• Piledriver

    Origin

    pile + driver

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    Full definition of piledriver

    Noun

    piledriver

    (plural piledrivers)
    1. Alternative spelling of pile driver mechanical device
    2. (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.
    3. (soccer) a very hard shot.
      • 2011, February 1, Mandeep Sanghera, Man Utd 3 - 1 Aston Villa, United did not dwell on the decision and Nani had a left-foot piledriver fended wide by Friedel, who is now the oldest player in Villa's history at 39 years and 259 days.

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