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noun • the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled • a hand tool with a heavy rigid head and a handle; used to deliver an impulsive force by striking • the ossicle attached to the eardrum • a light drumstick with a rounded head that is used to strike such percussion instruments as chimes, kettledrums, marimbas, glockenspiels, etc. • a heavy metal sphere attached to a flexible wire; used in the hammer throw • a striker that is covered in felt and that causes the piano strings to vibrate • a power tool for drilling rocks • the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows) verb • beat with or as if with a hammer • create by hammering | ||||||||
| 33% | 5 | Hammer's partner | ||||||
noun • any of various devices for taking hold of objects; usually have two hinged legs with handles above and pointed hooks below | ||||||||
| 29% | 10 | Uses tongs and a hammer | ||||||
noun • a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil | ||||||||
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