Terminology
The word "jackhammer" is used in North American English and Australia, while "pneumatic drill" is used colloquially elsewhere in the English speaking world, although strictly speaking a "pneumatic drill" refers to a pneumatically driven jackhammer.
In Britain, electromechanical versions are colloquially known as "Kangos". The term comes from the former British brand name now owned by Milwaukee tools.
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