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claw hammer

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claw hammer
n.
1. A hammer having a head with one end forked for removing nails.
2. Informal A tailcoat.
claw hammer
n
(Engineering / Tools) a hammer with a cleft at one end of the head for extracting nails Also called carpenter's hammer
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.claw hammerclaw hammer - a hammer with a cleft at one end for pulling nails
carpenter's hammer, clawhammer
hammer - a hand tool with a heavy rigid head and a handle; used to deliver an impulsive force by striking
Translations
claw hammer n → martello a granchio
claw hammer n → martello a granchio


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I don't know if you've got your head screwed on tight right now, but if not, you might want to pull out some eight penny nails and a claw hammer and place them in the ready position.
Sever and saunter by Durst, Will / The Progressive
Regardless of how accurate you believe you are with a hammer, never ever use a steel ball-peen or claw hammer to remove tooling.
Everything you wanted to know about mold maintenance by Johnson, Steven / Plastics Technology
There's a ball-peen you always grab for mechanical repairs, and a claw hammer you favor for woodworking tasks.
Choose the right hammer: each style is designed for a specific task by Anderson, Dan / Farm Journal
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