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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

anvil

/ænvɪl/ noun · British & US
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What does anvil mean?

noun

A heavy metal block used for shaping or breaking metal by hammering, typically with a flat surface on top and a handle attached to the side. A person or thing that is very heavy and difficult to move.

Example

"The blacksmith used a large anvil to shape the hot metal into a horseshoe."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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