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hammer
Definition:
(nou) the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled (nou) a hand tool with a heavy rigid head and a handle; used to deliver an impulsive force by striking (nou) the ossicle attached to the eardrum (nou) a light drumstick with a rounded head that is used to strike such percussion instruments as chimes, kettledrums, marimbas, glockenspiels, etc. (nou) a heavy metal sphere attached to a flexible wire; used in the hammer throw (nou) a striker that is covered in felt and that causes the piano strings to vibrate (nou) a power tool for drilling rocks (nou) the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows)
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈhæmə
Examples:
The hammer of the drill hits the flat end of the shank.
The most common type of forging equipment is the hammer and anvil.
He bought a hammer and a spade.
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