claw hammer
A 'claw hammer' is an essential tool in carpentry, designed for both driving and removing nails.
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Definition
B2Carpentry
(technical)A hammer with a flat striking surface on one side and a curved, V-shaped claw on the other for driving and pulling nails.
Example
- He used a claw hammer to remove the old nails from the wooden planks.
- The carpenter grabbed his claw hammer to start the framing work.
C1Music
(musical, informal)A fingerpicking technique used mainly by banjo players and some guitarists.
Example
- She mastered the claw hammer technique to play folk tunes on her banjo.
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