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clawhammer

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun clawhammer has 1 sense
  1. carpenter's hammer, claw hammer, clawhammer - a hammer with a cleft at one end for pulling nails
    --1 is a kind of hammer

Definitions from the Web

Clawhammer

Definition: A technique used in banjo playing where the player's fingers strike downward or claw-like motion on the strings.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A style of playing the banjo that originated in African-American and Appalachian music.

Example Sentence: David learned to play the banjo using the clawhammer technique, creating a rhythmic and unique sound.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To strike or hit something with a downward motion resembling a claw.

Example Sentence: The cat clawhammered the curtains, leaving behind shredded fabric.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Describing a type of grip or hammering motion resembling that of a claw.

Example Sentence: The carpenter used a clawhammer grip to remove the nails from the wooden planks.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 2: Referring to something local or specific to a particular area.

Example Sentence: In this cafe, you can try some clawhammer coffee, a local specialty brewed with a unique method.

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