noun
Uncommon
hammering
Hammering (noun) means the act or sound of striking something repeatedly with a hammer. Example: “The hammering from next door started at seven in the morning.”
noun
1
The act or sound of striking something repeatedly with a hammer.
"The hammering from next door started at seven in the morning."
2
(informal) A heavy, one-sided defeat.
"The visiting team took a real hammering, losing 5-0."
How to use hammering
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the noise/action of hitting something with a hammer, or a severe defeat.
Common pairings
take a hammering
constant hammering
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Word forms
- Plural
- hammerings
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Rhymes for hammering
peering
tapering
lowering
covering
offering
entering
altering
cheering
steering
uttering
ordering
towering
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Frequently asked questions
What does “hammering” mean?
The word “hammering” means the act or sound of striking something repeatedly with a hammer. In plain terms, either the noise/action of hitting something with a hammer, or a severe defeat.
How do you use “hammering” in a sentence?
Here is “hammering” used in a sentence: “The hammering from next door started at seven in the morning.”
What part of speech is “hammering”?
“Hammering” is a noun.
Is “hammering” a common word?
“Hammering” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “hammering” have?
“Hammering” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act or sound of striking something repeatedly with a hammer.
