clawhammer

Thân thiện

A carpenter uses a clawhammer to remove a nail from a wooden board.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A hammer with a cleft at one end for pulling nails: A clawhammer is a type of hammer characterized by a two-pronged, curved "claw" opposite the flat striking face. This claw is designed for gripping and extracting nails from wood.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • He used a clawhammer to remove the old, rusty nails from the fence post.
  • Every basic toolbox should contain a reliable clawhammer for carpentry tasks.
  • The clawhammer's design makes it indispensable for both driving and pulling nails.

Advanced Usage

• "Clawhammer style" (in music): While the primary meaning is the tool, "clawhammer" can also refer to a specific fingerpicking style used in playing the banjo, named for its resemblance to the hammering motion. This is a distinct, advanced usage.
  • She is learning to play traditional folk tunes using the clawhammer technique.

Variants and Related Words

• Hammer (n): A general tool with a heavy head for delivering blows.
• Ball-peen hammer (n): A hammer with a rounded end opposite the face, used in metalworking.
• Mallet (n): A hammer with a large, usually wooden head, used for striking without marring the surface.
• Rip hammer (n): A type of clawhammer with a straighter claw designed for prying and ripping apart wood frames.

Synonyms

• Nail hammer: A general term for a hammer designed for use with nails.
• Carpenter's hammer: Emphasizes its primary use in woodworking.

Notes on Meaning

• The term "clawhammer" specifically denotes the tool's defining feature: the claw for nail extraction. It is not a general term for any hammer.
• The musical term "clawhammer" is a separate, metaphorical extension based on the physical action, not a different meaning of the tool itself.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a hammer with a cleft at one end for pulling nails

Từ đồng nghĩa

• carpenter's hammer
• claw hammer