drop hammer

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Noun drop hammer has 1 sense

drop forge, drop hammer, drop press - device for making large forgings
--₁ is a kind of device
--₁ is a part of forge, smithy

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Drop Hammer

Definition:

A drop hammer is a heavy hammer that is raised and released to deliver a powerful blow.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

A heavy hammer used in forging and metalworking industries.
A type of mechanical device that uses a falling weight to crush or pound materials.

Usages:

Industrial Usage: In the forging industry, drop hammers are commonly used to shape heated metal into desired forms.
Construction Usage: Drop hammers are also employed in construction projects for various tasks, such as compacting soil or breaking concrete.

Sample Sentences:

The blacksmith used a drop hammer to shape the red-hot iron into a horseshoe.
The demolition crew used a drop hammer to break apart the concrete structure.
You can find drop hammers of different sizes and weights in hardware stores.
The drop hammer produced a loud noise when it hit the metal surface.

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