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   Ham·mer

   /ˈhamər/

   

   noun

   • 1. a tool with a heavy metal head mounted at right angles at the end of a handle, used for jobs such as breaking things and driving in nails.
   • ▪ a machine with a metal block for giving a heavy blow to something.
   • ▪ an auctioneer's mallet for indicating by a sharp tap that an article is sold.
   • ▪ a part of a mechanism that hits another part to make it work, such as one exploding the charge in a gun or one striking the strings of a piano.
   • 2. a metal ball, typically weighing 16 pounds (7.3 kg), attached to a wire for throwing in an athletic contest.
   • ▪ the sport of throwing a metal ball attached to a wire.
   • 3. another term for malleus

   verb

   • 1. hit or beat (something) with a hammer or similar object: "they are made by heating and hammering pieces of iron" Similar beatforgeshapeformmoldfashionmake
   • ▪ strike or knock at or on something violently with one's hand or with a hammer or other object: "she hammered on his door" Similar batterpummelbeatbangpoundstrikehitknock onthump oncudgelbludgeonclubpeltassailthwackinformal:bashwallopclobberwhack
   • ▪ strike (a ball, puck, etc.) very hard: "she hammered the ball into the top corner" Similar batterpummelbeatbangpoundstrikehitknock onthump oncudgelbludgeonclubpeltassailthwackinformal:bashwallopclobberwhack
   • 2. attack or criticize forcefully and relentlessly: informal "he got hammered for an honest mistake" Similar criticizecensureattackcondemncastigatechastiselambastepilloryreprimandrebukeadmonishremonstrate withtake to taskhaul over the coalsberatereproachreproveinformal:knockslamlay intoroastcaneblastbawl outdress downcarpetslateslag offmonsterrollickchew outream outpummelcut upbagrare:excoriateobjurgatereprehendOpposite praise
   • ▪ utterly defeat in a game or contest: "they hammered St. Louis 6–0" Similar trouncedefeatbeatbeat hollowworstbestoverwhelmroutannihilatebring someone to their kneesinformal:thrashclobberlickdemolishslaughtermurderpastepounddrubgive someone a drubbingwipe the floor withtake to the cleanersrun rings aroundwalk all overmake mincemeat ofturn something inside outstuffmarmalizeshellaccreamskunkblow outownOpposite lose to

   Word Origin Old Englishhamor, hamer, of Germanic origin: related to Dutch hamer, German Hammer, and Old Norse hamarr ‘rock’. The original sense was probably ‘stone tool’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. hammerless adjective
   • 2. hammerer noun

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   What is a hammer used for?

   • A hammer is a tool, most often a hand tool, consisting of a weighted "head" fixed to a long handle that is swung to deliver an impact to a small area of an object. This can be, for example, to drive nails into wood, to shape metal (as with a forge ), or to crush rock.

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   What does hammer mean?

   • martelo, martelo [masculine], martelar… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! HAMMER meaning: 1. a tool consisting of a piece of metal with a flat end that is fixed onto the end of a long….

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   What is a hammer handle?

   • Also known as the shaft, the handle is the elongated grip that allows users to wield the hammer effectively. Handles are typically made of various materials, including wood, fiberglass, or metal. The choice of handle material often depends on the hammer’s intended use and the user’s comfort and preferences.

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   What is a hammer in sports?

   • In athletics, a hammer is a heavy weight on a piece of wire, which the athlete throws as far as possible. The hammer also refers to the sport of throwing the hammer. Events like the hammer and the discus are not traditional crowd-pullers in the West. The hammer is the largest bone of the three small bones in the ear of mammals.

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   A hammer is a tool, most often a hand tool, consisting of a weighted "head" fixed to a long handle that is swung to deliver an impact to a small area of an object. This can be, for example, to drive nails into wood, to shape metal (as with a forge ), or to crush rock.

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   a tool consisting of a piece of metal with a flat end that is fixed onto the end of a long, thin, usually wooden handle, used for hitting things. Jonathan Kitchen/DigitalVision/GettyImages. Examples. She hit her thumb with the hammer. She took a hammer and knocked a hole in the wall. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

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   Aug 1, 2023 · A hammer is a must-have tool found in every toolbox. It’s simple yet powerful, with a heavy head and handle used for driving nails or breaking stuff. From construction to DIY projects, it’s a handy companion.

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   a tool consisting of a piece of metal with a flat end that is fixed onto the end of a long, thin, usually wooden handle, used for hitting things. Jonathan Kitchen/DigitalVision/GettyImages. Examples. She hit her thumb with the hammer. She took a hammer and knocked a hole in the wall.

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   A hammer is a tool you can use to drive nails into wood or other materials. You'll find a hammer in just about any toolbox, since it's useful for hanging pictures, making repairs, or breaking things apart.

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   2 days ago · A hammer is a tool that consists of a heavy piece of metal at the end of a handle. It is used, for example, to hit nails into a piece of wood or a wall, or to break things into pieces.

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   Jan 3, 2024 · A hammer is a simple tool designed to manually drive nails, brads, and other fasteners into softer materials, such as wood or drywall. A hammer has a head and a handle, or shaft. The components of the head depend on the type and use of the hammer, but most have a face that strikes the fastener behind the bell and neck, which holds the handle.