hammer

/hˈæmɐ/

/ˈhæmɝ/

Hammer

a tool with a metal head and a handle, used for striking nails, etc.

a drum beater with a rounded head that is used in playing bass drums, snare drums, etc.

synonyms : mallet

the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled

synonyms : cock

the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows)

synonyms : hammering

a power tool for drilling rocks

a striker that is covered in felt and that causes the piano strings to vibrate

a heavy metal sphere attached to a flexible wire; used in the hammer throw

the ossicle attached to the eardrum

synonyms : malleus

to hammer

MAIN VERB

to strike repeatedly and forcefully with a blunt object or tool such as a hammer

create by hammering

synonyms : forge

Examples

1. The policeman hammered home the dangers of drinking and driving.

2. The judge brought his hammer down on the table.

3. The hammer is meant to be used for nails, not screws.

4. The principal brought the hammer down on Mark because of that prank he pulled in class yesterday.