hammer Definition
a tool with a heavy metal head mounted at right angles at the end of a handle, used for jobs such as breaking things and driving in nails.
Using hammer: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hammer" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He used a hammer to drive the nail into the wall.
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The blacksmith hammered the hot iron on the anvil.
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She hammered the door shut.
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The judge hammered the gavel to signal the end of the trial.
hammer Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for hammer
Phrases with hammer
hammer and tongs
with great energy or effort
Example
He went at the job hammer and tongs until it was finished.
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The teacher hammered home the importance of studying for the exam.
to have complete control over something
Example
The company has a hammerlock on the market for this product.
Summary: hammer in Brief
A 'hammer' [ˈhæmər] is a tool with a heavy metal head mounted at right angles at the end of a handle. It is used for breaking things and driving in nails. The phrase 'hammer and tongs' means with great energy or effort. 'To hammer something home' means to emphasize something and make sure that people understand it. 'To have a hammerlock on something' means to have complete control over something.
