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Toughen Metal By Hammering Crossword Clue

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verb

• To repeatedly hammer (a sheet of metal) so as to shape and smooth it or create a decorative indented finish.

37%8 Relief decoration on malleable metal achieved by hammering from the reverse side in an ancient method often complimented with chasing
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37%5 Heavy block on which hot metal is shaped by hammering
noun

• a heavy block of iron or steel on which hot metals are shaped by hammering

• the ossicle between the malleus and the stapes

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New York Times23 Nov 1985 Down 42
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