hammers (tools)
- Scope note
- Hand tools having a hard solid head, usually of metal or stone, set transversely on a handle. They are used for driving nails, beating, breaking, or other applications involving pounding or striking. The term may also refer to machines in which a heavy block of metal is used for the same purpose.
- Date of creation: 18-Nov-2024
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024