hammer
Translation
hammer
Examples
I need a hammer and some nails.
I need a hammer and some nails.
The auctioneer's hammer fell.
The auctioneer's hammer fell.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) hammer a tool for hitting things I need a hammer and some nails.
Similar Words
Synonyms: mallet, gavel
Etymology
From Old English 'hamor', related to German 'Hammer' and Dutch 'hamer'.
Memory Tips
The word 'hammer' sounds like the 'bam-bam' sound it makes. Imagine the sound to remember the word.