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Anvil
01
a heavy metal block used as a surface for shaping hot materials by hammering
Examples
The blacksmith struck the glowing iron on the anvil.
Sparks flew as the blade was shaped against the anvil.
02
the middle bone in the chain of three tiny ossicles in the middle ear, located between the hammer and the stirrup
Examples
The anvil transmits sound vibrations from the malleus to the stapes.
Damage to the anvil can affect hearing clarity.
