peen

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Noun peen has 1 sense

peen - the part of a hammerhead opposite the flat striking surface (may have various shapes)
--₁ is a kind of part, portion
--₁ is a part of hammerhead

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Peen

Noun

1. The end of a hammerhead opposite the face, typically rounded or wedge-shaped and used for making depressions in metal surfaces.

Example sentence: With a few careful and precise strikes of the peen, the blacksmith shaped the iron into a beautiful curve.

Verb

1. To strike or beat with or as if with a peen.

Example sentence: The sculptor peened the metal sheet to create a textured surface.

Adjective

(No common usage of 'peen' as an adjective found)

Local term

1. A slang term used in a specific region to refer to a small stone or rock.

Example sentence: After stumbling, she picked up a peen from the ground and placed it in her pocket as a little memento of her hike.