Peen (Noun)
Meaning
The part of a hammerhead opposite the flat striking surface (may have various shapes).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The claw hammer has a distinctive peen with a curved shape that is useful for pulling nails.
- The ball-peen hammer is commonly used for metalworking and has a spherical peen.
- The machinist's hammer typically has a peen that is rounded or flat.
- Some sledgehammers have a peen with a chisel end that is useful for breaking up concrete.
- The blacksmith's hammer often has a peen with a tapered end that is used for shaping hot metal.