Triphammer (Noun)
Meaning
A massive power hammer; raised by a cam until released to fall under gravity.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The blacksmith carefully positioned the glowing metal under the trip hammer, waiting for the precise moment to strike.
- In the old factory, a massive trip hammer was used to shape and form large metal components.
- The trip hammer's rhythmic pounding echoed through the workshop as the craftsman worked tirelessly to meet the deadline.
- A trip hammer was used in the forging process to shape the metal into the desired form.
- The sound of the trip hammer crashing down onto the anvil was music to the blacksmith's ears.