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hammer [ˈhæmɚ]

1 hammer noun
  • a tool that has a heavy metal head attached to a handle and that is used for hitting nails or breaking things apart
  • a similar tool made usually of wood and used especially for hitting a surface to make a loud noise
  • the part of a gun that strikes a charge causing the gun to shoot

2 hammer verb
  • to force (something) into a particular place or shape by hitting it with a hammer
  • to attach (something) with a hammer and nails
  • to hit (something or someone) in a very forceful way