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Hammer Definition & Meaning

1. A tool with a heavy metal head attached to a handle, used for driving nails or breaking objects.

Example: I used a hammer to hang the picture on the wall.

2. To hit or strike something with force repeatedly.

Example: The boxer hammered his opponent with a series of punches.

3. A part of a firearm that strikes the firing pin or percussion cap to ignite the cartridge.

Example: The hammer of the revolver clicked as the gunman pulled the trigger.

4. A musical instrument consisting of a set of metal bars struck with a mallet to produce a sound.

Example: The percussionist played the hammer during the orchestra performance.

5. A person who is a relentless and forceful worker or performer.

Example: The ceo is known to be a hammer in negotiations, always pushing for the best deal for the company.

Examples of the word hammer used in sentences.

  • I accidentally hit my thumb with a hammer, and it hurts.
  • I use a hammer to fix my furniture.
  • The construction workers were using hammers to build the new house.
  • My little brother loves to play with the hammer, but I always tell him to be careful.
  • My father is a carpenter, he always carries a hammer with him.
  • The handyman hit the nail with the hammer to secure it in place.
  • I used a hammer to fix the broken chair leg.
  • My dad gave me a hammer to hang the picture frame on the wall.
  • The blacksmith used a hammer to shape the metal into a horseshoe.
  • The carpenter used a hammer to build the wooden table.
  • After hours of swinging the hammer, I finally managed to break the concrete slab.
  • The builder used a hammer to knock the nails into the wooden planks before fixing them to the wall.
  • I prefer to use a hammer instead of a screwdriver when I am working on bigger projects.
  • I accidentally dropped the hammer on my toe, and it hurt so much that I couldn't walk for a day.
  • When it comes to home improvement tasks, owning a reliable hammer is essential.
  • The thunderous applause hammered in his ears as he bowed on the stage.
  • She hammered out a deal with the supplier to get a better price for the raw materials.
  • The sculptor used a hammer and chisel to create the intricate details of the statue.
  • I need a hammer to fix this loose nail on the fence.
  • He hammered his point across in the heated debate with the board members.
  • The physical therapist instructed her patient to use a rubber hammer to gently tap his sore muscles and stimulate blood flow.
  • The auctioneer's hammer hit the gavel, signaling the start of the bidding for the antique vase.
  • The drummer used his drumsticks to hammer the rhythm, creating an infectious beat that got everyone dancing.
  • The politician's speech was so powerful that it felt like he was hammering his points into the minds of the audience.
  • Despite the rusted condition of the hammer, the carpenter managed to use it skillfully for his project.
  • As a skilled carpenter, he wielded the hammer with expert precision as he crafted the intricate details of the wooden beam.
  • The judge hammered his gavel on the desk, bringing the noisy courtroom to an abrupt silence as he made his ruling.
  • She felt a sense of satisfaction as she hammered the last nail into the picture frame, admiring her handiwork.
  • The sound of the hammer striking the metal echoed throughout the workshop, as the blacksmith worked tirelessly to shape the molten iron into a formidable weapon.
  • The conductor used the hammer to strike the cymbals, sending a resounding crash through the symphony hall and marking the climax of the musical piece.
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