claw hammer

US /ˈklɑː ˌhæm.ər/
UK /ˈklɑː ˌhæm.ər/
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a hammer with a forked end to the head, for extracting nails

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He used a claw hammer to remove the old nails from the wood.
A claw hammer is an essential tool for carpentry.