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gavel

noun

Definition of gavel

as in hammer

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Recent Examples of gavel If the Democrats retake the House in the midterms, Raskin could take the gavel of the House Judiciary Committee, which would also then give him subpoena powers. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 27 July 2026 As of June 2026, Jerome Powell has handed the gavel to a fresh leader. — Ivan Illan, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 The New York Democrat is in line to take back the Majority Leader’s gavel if Democrats win back the Senate. — Philip Elliott, Time, 23 June 2026 Gaetz was the chief agitator among a group of six far-right Republicans intent on keeping McCarthy from the gavel. — Zak Hudak, CBS News, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for gavel

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Noun

The overall slimness of the shoe has a narrow toe box, not allowing the toes to splay, which can lead to hammer toes or aggravation of bunions.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026
Finally, in June, a pair of men broke into Tahmasbi’s yard wielding guns and a large hammer.

— Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of hammer

Noun

Using a meat mallet or the bottom of a heavy skillet, pound the chicken to a uniform 1/2-inch thickness.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
Learn to properly swing a mallet and glide across the field, or for the more confident rider, enjoy a day out playing with polo club members.

— Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of mallet

Noun

However, according to the report, violence is increasing in museum thefts, with thieves using instruments such as dynamite, guns, and sledgehammers to gain access to treasures and deter employees from interfering.

— News Desk, Artforum, 24 Aug. 2026
But because the perpetrators smashed through the business’ front window, either with a vehicle or sledgehammer, that damage alone cost about $1,000 each time, Mullen said.

— Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of sledgehammer

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Capers used his rifle like a cane and limped along, blood sloshing in his jungle boots.

— Ethan Rocke, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026
The mini bar—located inside a gorgeous wooden cabinet—was filled with local spirits like pox, a Mayan liquor made of corn, sugar cane, and wheat, and Mayalen Guerrero mezcal in a bottle so beautiful I was tempted to sneak it back in my suitcase.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of cane

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But the band fury is as climactic as anything that could be done continuing to have the full ensemble play… and Dudamel looked happy enough to put his baton down, turn around and just watch the group play for a few minutes.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026
The Omaha Police Department said officers will continue to carry tasers, batons, OC spray and firearms.

— Kathy McCormack, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

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