hammer
US /ˈhæmɚ/
・UK /ˈhæmə(r)/
B1
verb
- To bring severe damage, harm, or blame upon
- To defeat someone easily and totally
- To hit at repeatedly causing a lot of noise
- To use a hammer to hit into a particular shape
- To hit nails into something with a hammer
noun
- Part of a gun that causes a bullet to shoot out
- Heavy metal tool for hitting a nail into wood
Examples
He swung the hammer with all his strength.
(often figurative) The decision is a hammer blow for the coal industry.