hammer
/ˈhæm.ə(ɹ)/
hammer
📚 Meanings
- 1.
A tool with a heavy head and a handle, used for striking or pounding.
"He used a hammer to drive the nail."
- 1.
To strike repeatedly and forcefully with a hammer or similar object.
"He used a hammer to drive the nail."
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The carpenter needed a hammer to fix the loose fence post.
The carpenter needed a hammer to fix the loose fence post.
Don't hammer the delicate glass; use a gentler tool.
Don't hammer the delicate glass; use a gentler tool.
The politician's speech seemed to hammer home the importance of unity.
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How do you pronounce hammer?
hammer is pronounced [/ˈhæm.ə(ɹ)/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does hammer mean?
hammer means "hammer". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is hammer?
hammer is a Elementary-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with hammer?
Example: "The carpenter needed a hammer to fix the loose fence post." — used to mean "hammer".
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