Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

triphammer

Noun

/ˈtrɪpˌhæmɚ/

Definition

A heavy hammer that is lifted by a mechanical device and then falls to strike something, often used in metalworking.

Examples

The blacksmith operated the triphammer to shape the hot metal into a sword.
During the demonstration, the triphammer made a rhythmic sound as it pounded the iron.
Many old factories had triphammers for producing metal parts in bulk.

Meaning

A triphammer is a type of power hammer that uses a mechanical system to repeatedly lift and drop a hammer, providing a powerful strike for tasks like forging metal.