Meaning of the word hammer in English

What does hammer mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hammer

US /ˈhæm.ɚ/

UK /ˈhæm.ɚ/

a tool with a heavy metal head mounted at right angles to a handle, used for jobs such as breaking things and driving in nails.

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He used a hammer to nail the boards together.

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The carpenter always keeps his hammer close by.

Synonym:

mallet gavel maul

the part of a firearm that strikes the primer or firing pin to detonate the charge.

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He pulled back the hammer of the pistol.

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The gun's hammer clicked into place.

hit or strike (something) with a hammer or with the hand or foot.

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He began to hammer at the door.

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The blacksmith hammered the hot metal into shape.

Synonym:

strike hit pound beat thump

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