hammer out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
To flatten and shape (metal) by hammering.
Examples
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
To create (something) by hammering metal; to repair (something made of metal that has become bent or dented) by hammering.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To remove (something tightly in place) by hammering.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “hammer out” mean?
To flatten and shape (metal) by hammering.
Is “hammer out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.