Impactor

Pronunciation: /ˈɪmpˈæktɝ/

Impactor (noun)

  1. A tool or machine that hits something with force to test strength or cause damage.
  2. A body in space that strikes a planet or moon, leaving a crater.
  3. A device that collects tiny particles by forcing them to hit a surface.

Examples

  • The impactor broke the old wall quickly.
  • A strong impactor can damage metal surfaces.