anvil
Pronunciation:
/ˈæn.vɪl//ˈæn.vəl/noun
Definitions
A heavy iron block used in the blacksmithing trade as a surface upon which metal can be struck and shaped.
An incus bone in the middle ear.
A stone or other hard surface used by a bird for breaking the shells of snails.
The non-moving surface of a micrometer against which the item to be measured is placed.
verb
Definitions
To fashion on an anvil (often used figuratively).