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hammering

/hæmərɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does hammering mean?

verb

The act of hitting or striking something repeatedly with a hammer, or to talk or write about something forcefully and repeatedly. The act of pounding or striking something repeatedly.

Example

"The construction workers were hammering away at the old building all day."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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