HAMMER | Definition and Meaning

Definition of Hammer

Hammer

Ham·mer

Definition/Meaning

(noun)

A tool with a heavy metal head on a handle, used for shaping or breaking.

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(noun)

a part of a mechanism or machine that strikes another part as part of its functioning, such as a part that strikes a bell to make it ring, ignites a charge in a fire arm, or strikes a string in a piano;

e.g. He repaired the hammer in the alarm so that it would ring again.

(noun)

a metal ball that is attached to a handle and thrown to some distance as an athletic contest, or the sport of throwing such a ball;

e.g. She held the hammer and threw it as far as she could.

(verb)

to hit, strike, beat, or knock on something, often repeatedly and with some force, using one's hand or an object like a hammer;

e.g. They started to hammer the nails into the wood. We listened to the rain hammer the windows and roof of the house.

(verb)

(informal) to repeatedly express the same attitude or state the same points, or broadly, to repeatedly do something or make some effort (often used as "hammer away");

e.g. He tends to hammer away at the same points instead of providing any new information.

(verb)

to severely attack or criticize someone/something;

e.g. They started to hammer her for the mistake even though she wasn't the only one to blame.