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verbham·meredham·mer·ing\ˈha-mər-iŋ, ˈham-riŋ\
Definition of HAMMER
intransitive verb
1
: to strike blows especially repeatedly with or as if with a hammer : pound
2
: to make repeated efforts; especially : to reiterate an opinion or attitude <the lectures all hammered away at the same points>
transitive verb
1
a : to beat, drive, or shape with repeated blows of a hammer b : to fasten or build with a hammer
2
: to strike or drive with a force suggesting a hammer blow or repeated blows <hammered the ball over the fence> <tried to hammer me into submission>
3
: to criticize severely
— ham·mer·er \ˈha-mər-ər\ noun
Examples of HAMMER
- He hammered the dent out of the fender.
- The carpenters were hammering all afternoon.
- The workers are hammering the studs to the frame.
- The batter hammered the ball over the fence.
- Someone tried to hammer him over the head with a club.
- Many towns were hammered by the hurricane.
- The typist's fingers were hammering the keys.
- He was hammering at the door.
- The rain hammered down on the roof.
- The home team was hammered 9–0.
First Known Use of HAMMER
14th century
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