hammering

word · lemma: hammer

Definition

Hammering means hitting something repeatedly with a hammer or similar tool. It can also refer to a loud, repeated banging sound.

Usage & Nuances

Commonly used to describe both the physical act ('hammering nails') and loud, repetitive sounds (like construction). Figuratively, can mean harsh criticism or effort ('hammering a point home'). Often appears in continuous tense ('He was hammering...').

Example Sentences

He is hammering the nail into the wall.

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The hammering from the construction woke me up early.

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I heard loud hammering in the garage.

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She kept hammering away at her point during the meeting.

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The rain was hammering the windows all night.

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My heart was hammering in my chest before the big speech.

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