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Battering-ram

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Bat´ter`ing-ram`
n.1.(Mil.) An engine used in ancient times to beat down the walls of besieged places.
2.A blacksmith's hammer, suspended, and worked horizontally.


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I would have you investigate it now with the sole view of forming to yourself some unexaggerated, intelligent estimate of whatever battering-ram power may be lodged there.
Moby Dick LXVIII-CXXXIV by Melville, Herman View in context
It was none too soon for me to look to my own part; for my head was scarce back at the window, before five men, carrying a spare yard for a battering-ram, ran past me and took post to drive the door in.
Kidnapped by Stevenson, Robert Louis View in context
"I feel terribly shaky and dizzy," Arthur said, as he stood leaning on Adam's arm; "that blow of yours must have come against me like a battering-ram.
Adam Bede by Eliot, George View in context
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