Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
claw-hammer
noun
/klɔː ˈhæmər/
Definition
A type of hammer that has a split end designed to pull nails out of surfaces.
Examples
- The carpenter reached for his claw-hammer to remove the bent nails.
- Using a claw-hammer, she quickly fixed the loose boards in the fence.
- He demonstrated how to properly use a claw-hammer for beginners in the workshop.
Meaning
The claw-hammer is commonly used in construction and carpentry for driving nails and removing them from wood.
Synonyms
- Hammer
- Nail puller
- Pulling hammer
