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hammer

Definition

noun: a tool that has a heavy metal head attached to a handle and that is used for hitting nails or breaking things apart
noun: a hand tool consisting of a solid head set crosswise on a handle and used for pounding
verb: to strike blows especially repeatedly with or as if with a hammer
verb: to force (something) into a particular place or shape by hitting it with a hammer
often used as '(be) hammered'
synonyms: pound, eustachian tube, air hammer

Examples

Our neighbors were arguing again last night. They were 'going at it hammer and tongs'.
He is 'being hammered' by his political opponents for his failure to cut taxes.
I know we can solve this problem if we just keep 'hammering away' ('at' it).

Movie clips

Movie quotes

(..) And I just want a million dollars! - Rachel?! - Oh God Monica hi! Thank God! I just went to your building and you weren't there and then this guy with a big hammer said you might be here and you are, you are! - Can I get you some coffee? - De-Caff Okay, everybody, this is Rachel, (..)
1994 TvShow: Friends Title: The One Where Monica Gets a Roommate Season: 1 Episode 1