word
Hammer
HA-mur
/ˈhæmɜːr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
hammer
Dictionary meaning
The act of pounding, particularly delivering repeated heavy blows.
Examples
- The sudden hammer of fists caught them off guard.
- Used in the hammer throw.
Synonyms: pound, hammering, pounding
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