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ball-peen hammer
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ball-peen hammer  (bôlpn)
n.
A hammer having one end of the head hemispherical and used in working metal.
ball-peen hammer
n
(Engineering / Tools) a hammer that has one end of its head shaped in a hemisphere for beating metal, etc
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Noun1.ball-peen hammer - a hammer with one round and one flat end; used in working metal
hammer - a hand tool with a heavy rigid head and a handle; used to deliver an impulsive force by striking
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