hammer
|ham-mer|
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/ˈhæmər/
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/ˈhæmə/
repeated striking
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hammer' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'hamor', where 'ham-' meant 'to strike'.
Historical Evolution
'hamor' transformed into the Middle English word 'hamer', and eventually became the modern English word 'hammer'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a tool for striking', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a tool with a heavy metal head mounted at right angles at the end of a handle, used for jobs such as breaking things and driving in nails.
He used a hammer to drive the nail into the wall.
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Last updated: 2025/01/20 17:06