hammer
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A tool with a heavy head and a handle used for pounding.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Bobby used a hammer and nails to fix the two planks together.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The act of using a hammer to hit something.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
The malleus, a small bone of the middle ear.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “hammer” mean?
A tool with a heavy head and a handle used for pounding.
Is “hammer” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.