anvil
Translation
anvil
Examples
The blacksmith hammered the metal on the anvil.
The blacksmith hammered the metal on the anvil.
Grammar Patterns
((an anvil)) a heavy iron block used for shaping metal The blacksmith works on an anvil.
Similar Words
Synonyms: block, forge
Etymology
From Old English 'anfilte', from 'an-' (on) + a base related to 'feltan' (to beat).
Memory Tips
Visualize a blacksmith in a Western movie, shaping metal on a solid anvil.