hammer
Translation
hammer
Examples
I need a hammer to hang this picture.
I need a hammer to hang this picture.
Grammar Patterns
((a hammer)) a tool with a heavy metal head for hitting things I need a hammer to hang this picture.
Similar Words
Synonyms: mallet, gavel
Etymology
From Old English 'hamor', related to German 'Hammer' and Old Norse 'hamarr' (stone, rock).
Memory Tips
Imagine the sound of a hammer hitting a nail: 'ham-mer, ham-mer'.