Hammer (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Create by hammering; "hammer the silver into a bowl"; "forge a pair of tongues".

Classification

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

Examples

• The blacksmith will hammer the hot metal into a usable tool.
• She carefully hammered the gold into a delicate necklace.
• Hammer the copper into a small, intricate figurine to complete the decoration.
• The metalworker hammered the iron into a sturdy horseshoe.
• Hammer the metal alloy into a set of kitchen utensils for a unique gift.

Synonyms

• Forge

Hypernyms

• Beat

Hyponyms

• Dropforge
• Foliate

Related Words

• Hammer (noun)

Meaning ²

Beat with or as if with a hammer; "hammer the metal flat".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

• The blacksmith will hammer the hot metal into the shape of a horseshoe.
• She used a mallet to hammer the uneven pavement and level it out.
• The storm will hammer the coastline with massive waves and strong winds.
• To get the cork out, you need to hammer the screw into the center of it.
• The protesters gathered outside to hammer home their demands for change.

Hyponyms

• Sledge

Related Words

• Hammering (noun)
• Hammer (noun)