hammer
Prononciation : [ˈhæmər]
Contexte : « tools »
(noun) a tool with a heavy metal head on a long handle. It is used for hitting things, usually nails, into wood or other materials.
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She used a hammer to fix the broken chair.
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He couldn't find a hammer, so he couldn't build the shelf.
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Do you have a hammer to help with the repair?
Contexte : « construction »
(verb) to hit something with a hammer or to use a lot of force to push it in. This usually involves nails or other small parts in building or fixing things.
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He hammers the nails into the wood with great care.
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She doesn't hammer the nails too hard to avoid breaking the wood.
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How do you hammer a nail without bending it?
Contexte : « music »
(noun) a type of rhythm or style in music. It can also mean a song or performance that is very strong or impactful.
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That song is such a hammer; I can't stop dancing!
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This piece of music is not a hammer; it's very soft and gentle.
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What makes a song a real hammer in today's charts?
Contexte : « execution »
(verb) to criticize someone strongly or to defeat them decisively. This is often used in sports or competitions.
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The team hammered their opponents in the final match.
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They were not hammered by the other team; it was a close game.
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Did the team hammer their rivals last season?