What does anvil mean?
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."
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