1
as in to draw
to shape with a hammer
medieval artisans hammered brass into various bowls and trays, which they then embossed with elaborate designs
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2
as in to hit
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
hammer a nail hammered the ball for a home run
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as in to pound
to strike repeatedly
tried hammering the door to wake them up the crops were hammered with hail
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as in to scold
to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings
the critics have long been hammering the stage actress for resorting to the same mixed bag of mannerisms over and over
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Recent Examples of hammer
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
Israeli elections will take place in the fall, and Kahn says Netanyahu's political allies and opponents are hammering him over how the deal to begin peace talks leaves Israel out of the picture and Hezbollah still active in Lebanon.
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Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
16 June 2026
Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
Forefoot pressure can overload the MTP joints and the plantar plates, which can sometimes lead to a progression of a hammer toe.
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Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
16 June 2026
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The antique copper finish and hammered iron detailing grab your attention with this oblong serving tray.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
Israeli elections will take place in the fall, and Kahn says Netanyahu's political allies and opponents are hammering him over how the deal to begin peace talks leaves Israel out of the picture and Hezbollah still active in Lebanon.
—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
16 June 2026
Noun
Yeezy works into the evening, hacking at jagged spurs of plastic and tapping away with a special brass gunsmith’s hammer.
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Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
Forefoot pressure can overload the MTP joints and the plantar plates, which can sometimes lead to a progression of a hammer toe.
—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
16 June 2026
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The new Northwestern Mutual findings, released in April, draw from surveys of 4,375 adults in January.
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The parade and street festival are held every June, drawing crowds of between 20,000 and 30,000 residents and families.
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Israeli strikes hit several towns in southern Lebanon on Saturday morning local time, killing at least five people, Lebanese state-run National News Agency reported, despite Israel and Hezbollah renewing their truce Friday.
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Temperatures are expected to soar on June 22 in parts of Oregon and Washington, possibly hitting 100 degrees in Portland and at least 90 degrees in Seattle.
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The war killed more than 3,300 Iranians, according to state media, including top leaders, and pounded the country's infrastructure and armed forces.
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One of the deputies shone his light through the window and pounded on the door again.
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Someone else scolds the offender.
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This time, however, Charlotte promptly scolded him for his untoward behavior.
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In the 12th, a combo of sledgehammer rights sent Louis to the canvas for good, his first time being knocked out.
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Video taken at the scene appeared to show bystanders racing over to the crash to help, including two people who used a sledgehammer and a shovel to break into the cockpit.
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Meander through a lush, fairy-worthy tapestry of ivy and narrow pathways forged throughout the B&B's history.
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His mother, who came from a somewhat shady family (her father had been part of a coin-forging group whose ringleaders were arrested and beheaded), helped run the inn; his sister was twelve years older.
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Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani leads the NL in votes received, which would give him the automatic starting spot at DH should that lead hold into Thursday, knocking Schmitt out of contention.
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Even 6 inches of moving water can pose a serious risk of knocking you off your feet.
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After milking, the cows would return themselves to their fresh pasture and spend the day grazing, snoozing, licking one another, and cooling off in the shade of pine trees.
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Bring along a friend who wouldn’t be able to indulge in these kinds of finger-licking treats otherwise.
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“Hammer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammer. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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