Definition of clawhammer
:of, relating to, or being a style of banjo playing using the thumb and one or more fingers picking or strumming in a downward direction
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First Known Use of clawhammer
1964
claw hammer
noun
Definition of claw hammer
1
:a hammer with one end of the head forked for pulling out nails
2
:tailcoat
First Known Use of claw hammer
circa 1769
CLAWHAMMER Defined for English Language Learners
claw hammer
noun
Definition of claw hammer for English Language Learners
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: a hammer with a head that is curved and partially split in the back so that it can be used for pulling out nails
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