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Vocabulary Entry
hammer
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A tool with a heavy metal head mounted at right angles at the end of a long handle, used for striking or pounding.
Example Sentences
"He used a hammer to drive the nail into the wood."
"The carpenter reached for his favorite hammer to start the project."
"A sledgehammer is a more powerful type of hammer used for heavy-duty tasks."
V
verb
To strike or hit something with a heavy object, usually a hammer.
Example Sentences
"She hammered the metal into shape with great skill."
"He needs to hammer the stakes into the ground to secure the tent."
"The loud noise was caused by someone hammering on the roof."