ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Forehammer

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Forehammer is a noun meaning A sledge or sledgehammer; the large hammer which strikes first, or before the smaller one.

Meaning

A sledge or sledgehammer; the large hammer which strikes first, or before the smaller one.

Example Sentences

The blacksmith I was put under was a kind good fellow and soon put me in the way of striking with the forehammer which was at first very tiring […]

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include martel, head, hammer, hammerblow, hammering, deadblow.

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