ball-peen hammer

(bôl′pēn′)

A hammer having one end of the head hemispherical and used in working metal.

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ball-peen hammer

1. (Tools) a hammer that has one end of its head shaped in a hemisphere for beating metal, etc

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ball′-peen ham`mer

(ˈbɔlˌpin)
n.

a hammer with a hemispherical peen (ball′ peen`) for beating metal.

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Noun

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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