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Meaning of hammering

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

hammering

Pronunciation:

verb

Definitions

  1. To strike repeatedly with a hammer, some other implement, the fist, etc.

    Example: Tony hammered on the door to try to get him to open.

  2. To form or forge with a hammer; to shape by beating.

  3. To emphasize a point repeatedly.

  4. To hit particularly hard.

noun

Definitions

  1. A period of being beaten or hammered.

    Example: Hearing a hammering on the door, I ran downstairs to open it.

  2. A dented appearance on silverware, produced by successive blows of a hammer.

  3. A heavy defeat.