demolitore

demolisher, wrecker

noun deh-moh-lee-TOH-reh Rare

Origin: Latin demolitor

Usage Note

Demolitore denotes a person or machine that demolishes buildings. The feminine is demolitrice. Figuratively it can describe someone who tears down ideas or reputations. In the construction industry impresa demolitrice is the standard term for a demolition company.

Examples

"Il demolitore ha abbattuto il vecchio edificio."

Natural Translation

The demolisher tore down the old building.

Literal Translation

The demolisher has knocked-down the old building.

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