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hammer in German

hammer in German is Hammer, Malleus, Hahn — hammer means a hand tool with a heavy head, used for driving nails, breaking things apart, or shaping metal.

hammer in German

Hammer
noun
Hammer
noun
(anatomy) The malleus, a small bone of the middle ear.
Malleus
noun
(anatomy) The malleus, a small bone of the middle ear.
Hammer
noun
(firearms) A moving part of a firearm that strikes the firing pin to discharge a gun.
Hahn
noun
(firearms) A moving part of a firearm that strikes the firing pin to discharge a gun.
Schlaghebel
noun
(firearms) A moving part of a firearm that strikes the firing pin to discharge a gun.
Schlagstück
noun
(firearms) A moving part of a firearm that strikes the firing pin to discharge a gun.
hämmern
verb
To strike repeatedly with a hammer, some other implement, the fist, etc.
hämmern
verb
To form or forge with a hammer; to shape by beating.
klopfen
verb
To form or forge with a hammer; to shape by beating.
einhämmern
verb
(figuratively) To emphasize a point repeatedly.
hämmern
verb
(intransitive) To strike internally, as if hit by a hammer.
rattern
verb
(intransitive) To strike internally, as if hit by a hammer.
schlagen
verb
(transitive, slang, figuratively, sports) To defeat (a person, a team) resoundingly.

What does "hammer" mean?

  1. noun A hand tool with a heavy head, used for driving nails, breaking things apart, or shaping metal.
    "He grabbed a hammer and knocked the loose shelf back into place."
  2. verb To strike something repeatedly, whether with an actual hammer, a fist, or figuratively with words.
    "She hammered the point home in every meeting until the team finally listened."
  3. verb To defeat someone decisively, or to put heavy strain on a system.
    "The champions hammered their opponents 6-0."

hammer in a sentence

  • He grabbed a hammer and knocked the loose shelf back into place.
  • The blacksmith shaped the glowing metal with quick blows of his hammer.
  • She hammered the point home in every meeting until the team finally listened.
  • Rain hammered against the windows all night.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "hammer" in German?

"hammer" in German is Hammer, Malleus, Hahn. hammer means: A hand tool with a heavy head, used for driving nails, breaking things apart, or shaping metal.

How do you use "hammer" in a sentence?

Example: "He grabbed a hammer and knocked the loose shelf back into place." In German, "hammer" is Hammer, Malleus, Hahn.

Are there other ways to say "hammer" in German?

Yes — German has 10 translations listed for "hammer": Hammer, Malleus, Hahn, Schlaghebel, Schlagstück, hämmern.

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