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marcus — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • hammer noun A hand tool with a heavy head, used for driving nails, breaking things apart, or shaping metal.
  • mark noun A visible line, spot, or impression left on a surface.
  • sledgehammer noun A large, heavy hammer with a long handle, swung with both hands to deliver powerful blows.

Senses

marcus is used for these senses in English:

  • hammer A tool with a heavy head and a handle used for pounding.
  • sledgehammer A hammer that consists of a large, heavy, broad and flat block of metal (the head) attached to a handle typically 0.5 meter to 1 meter long. The sledgehammer's design is meant to allow it to be swung powerfully, and to distribute force over a wide area upon impact.

hammer — full definition

  1. noun A hand tool with a heavy head, used for driving nails, breaking things apart, or shaping metal.
  2. verb To strike something repeatedly, whether with an actual hammer, a fist, or figuratively with words.
  3. verb To defeat someone decisively, or to put heavy strain on a system.

mark — full definition

  1. noun A visible line, spot, or impression left on a surface.
  2. noun A number or grade given for the quality of academic work.
  3. noun A target, or the intended victim of a scam.
  4. verb To put a visible sign or symbol on something, or to grade schoolwork.
  5. verb To acknowledge or celebrate an event.

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