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