Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hammer
noun
/ˈhæmər/
Definition
A tool with a heavy ‘head’ used for pounding or hitting.
Examples
- He used a hammer to hang the picture on the wall.
- The carpenter skillfully swung the hammer to drive the nail.
- She picked up the hammer to fix the broken chair.
Meaning
A hammer is commonly used in construction and carpentry to drive nails into wood or break apart objects.
Synonyms
- mallet
- tool
- pounder
- beater
