carpenter's hammer

Noun

Meaning

a hammer with a cleft at one end for pulling nails

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

clawhammer claw hammer ball-peen hammer

Hypernyms

hammer

Examples

Shown here are: A. Ball-peen hammer B. Straight-peen hammer C. Cross-peen hammer The claw of a carpenter's hammer is frequently used to remove nails. Source: Internet

This is why sledge hammers, largely used in open spaces, can have handles that are much longer than a standard carpenter's hammer. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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