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hammer A large, flat, heavy object used for breaking things or hitting nails into wood. ■ "Why did the hammer go to therapy? Because it was feeling hammered all the time!"
Bunion A painful, swollen joint on the big toe. Also known as a corn or callus. ■ "I have to wear special shoes because of my bunion. It's like having a tiny, angry hammer on my foot."
clang A loud, sharp, metallic sound that is usually produced by striking two hard objects together. ■ "When I dropped my hammer on the floor, it made a loud clang that echoed through the room."
Clanging A loud, metallic sound made by hitting two pieces of metal together. ■ "The clang of the hammer on the anvil was so loud it woke up the entire neighborhood."
Holing The act of creating a hole in something, typically by using a tool or machine. ■ "I accidentally holed my finger on the nail hammer while trying to fix the leaky faucet."
Mallet A small wooden hammer with a large head used for breaking stones and other hard objects. ■ John decided to use his mallet to crack an egg. It didn't work.
mime An act of pretending to be something or someone without using words. ■ "I'll just mime being a construction worker by pretending to hammer a nail into a piece of wood."
tightens To make something very tight or difficult to move. ■ I accidentally tightened the cap on my water bottle so tightly that I had to use a hammer to loosen it. Oops!
tool A device, implement or mechanism that is used to carry out a particular function or task. ■ The carpenter's hammer was a tool for driving nails into wood.
blacksmith A person who specializes in the art of metalworking, particularly forging and shaping metal into useful objects such as weapons, tools, and vehicles. ■ John was a master blacksmith, but he couldn't resist using his hammer to hit his wife when she annoyed him. He even made her a set of iron tongs to hold on to while he beat her.
gavel A small wooden hammer used by a judge or other authority figure to bang on a desk or table to signal the beginning or end of a meeting. ■ "The gavel fell with such force that it shook the very foundations of justice."
hammering To repeatedly hit something with a hammer in an attempt to drive nails into it, but instead causing more damage than intended. ■ John's neighbor was hammering away at his tree, but he ended up accidentally breaking the branch that was hanging over John's house.
Hammers A word that is so funny, it'll make you feel like a carpenter who forgot his hammer and is now banging on the table. ■ "I can't believe I left my hammers at home! Now all I have is this flimsy paper clip to hold up the roof of my car."
names A list of people or things with similar characteristics, such as being made of the same material or having the same name. ■ If you're looking for something made of metal, check out the names in the hardware store's inventory. You might find a hammer named Jack or a drill named Jill!
Sling A short, quick, and forceful toss of something. Often used to fling or throw an object at someone. ■ "He slung the ball across the room with surprising accuracy.", ■ "The mime slung his hat onto the ground with a flourish.", ■ "The protester slung her fist into the air in defiance., ■ "The quarterback slung the ball downfield for a touchdown.", ■ "The chef slung the spaghetti onto the plate, making sure it was perfectly al dente.", ■ "The dog slung his tail happily, chasing after a stick., ■ "The astronaut slung herself into space with ease., ■ "The comedian slung her jokes around the room, keeping the crowd in stitches.", ■ "The construction worker slung his hammer onto the nail with precision.", ■ "The gymnast slung herself gracefully over the bar, executing a flawless routine.