claw hammer
See also: clawhammer
English
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Etymology
editFrom claw + hammer, descriptive of the shape of the tool's head.
Noun
editclaw hammer (countable and uncountable, plural claw hammers)
- A hammer with two prongs protruding back from the head to allow for removing nails from wood.
- (music, uncountable) A fingerpicking technique primarily used by banjo players, but also by some guitarists.
Derived terms
editTranslations
edithammer with two prongs
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See also
edit- ball peen hammer
- framing hammer
- mallet
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