hammer

noun
[L4895]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • singular : hammer
  • plural : hammers

Senses

  • tool to provide an impact, e.g., for entering a nail into wood
  • Part of the firing mechanism on some firearms

hammer

verb
[L331881]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : hammer
  • simple present, singular, third person : hammers
  • simple past : hammered
  • present participle : hammering
  • past participle : hammered

Senses

  • put a nail into wood (eg)
  • hit with a hammer
  • use a hammer to put something into a particular shape