Meaning of the word "demolition ball" in English

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demolition ball

US /dɪˈmɑːlɪʃən bɔːl/
UK /dɪˈmɒlɪʃən bɔːl/

Noun

a heavy metal ball, usually suspended from a crane, used to demolish buildings

Example:
The old factory was brought down by a massive demolition ball.
Construction workers used a demolition ball to clear the site for a new building.