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- Dictionaryhammering/ˈham(ə)rɪŋ/
noun
- 1. the action or sound of hammering something.
- 2. a heavy defeat: informal "a 7–0 hammering by the league leaders"
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HAMMERING definition: 1. the sound or activity of someone or something loudly and repeatedly hitting or knocking…. Learn more.
: something that resembles a hammer in form or action: such as. a. : a lever with a striking head for ringing a bell or striking a gong. b (1) : an arm that strikes the cap in a percussion lock to ignite the propelling charge. (2)
1. A hand tool consisting of a handle with a head of metal or other heavy rigid material that is attached at a right angle, used for striking or pounding. 2. A tool or device similar in function or action to this striking tool, as: a. The part of a gunlock that hits the primer or firing pin or explodes the percussion cap and causes the gun to fire.
noun. 1. the action of striking with a hammer. The noise of hammering was dulled by the secondary glazing. 2. British. the act of criticizing. Parents have taken a terrible hammering. 3. sport informal. an easy defeat. Our cricketers are suffering their ritual hammering at the hands of the Aussies. 4.
Definition of hammering noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definitions of hammering. noun. the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows) synonyms: hammer, pound, pounding. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. MLA.
HAMMERING definition: 1. the noise made by hitting something with a hammer or hitting something hard with your hands 2. a…. Learn more.
