anvil
Translation
anvil
Examples
The blacksmith hammered the metal on the anvil.
The blacksmith hammered the metal on the anvil.
An anvil is a heavy block of iron or steel.
An anvil is a heavy block of iron or steel.
Grammar Patterns
on the anvil used to indicate the surface where the action takes place The blacksmith hammered the metal on the anvil.
Similar Words
Synonyms: block, forge
Etymology
From Old English anfilte, related to words for 'to beat' or 'to strike'.
Memory Tips
Picture a cartoon blacksmith hammering on a heavy, distinctively shaped anvil.