noun

hammer

hammer

I need a hammer and some nails.

I need a hammer and some nails.

The auctioneer's hammer fell.

The auctioneer's hammer fell.

((a/the)) hammer a tool for hitting things I need a hammer and some nails.

Synonyms: mallet, gavel

From Old English 'hamor', related to German 'Hammer' and Dutch 'hamer'.

The word 'hammer' sounds like the 'bam-bam' sound it makes. Imagine the sound to remember the word.

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