B1nounhomework
US/ˈhæm.ər/
UK/ˈhæm.ə/
a hand tool you swing to knock nails into wood or to break hard things
In context
He hit the nail with a hammer and it went straight in.
Can you pass me the hammer from the toolbox?
She keeps a small hammer in the kitchen drawer for hanging pictures.
Words that go with hammer
verb + noun
- swing a hammerSwing the hammer gently at first.
- use a hammerUse a hammer, not a shoe!
noun + noun
- hammer and nailsBring a hammer and nails for the fence.
- claw hammerUse a claw hammer to pull out the old nails.
- hammer blowA single hammer blow split the stone in two.