Hammerer: meaning, definitions and examples
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hammerer
[ ˈhæmərər ]
tool user
A hammerer is someone who uses a hammer, typically a craftsman or laborer who strikes objects with a hammer in construction, woodworking, or metalworking. This term can also refer to a specific kind of worker who performs such tasks regularly.
Synonyms
artisan, blacksmith, craftsman, smith.
Examples of usage
- The hammerer quickly shaped the metal with precise strikes.
- In the workshop, the hammerer transformed raw wood into furniture.
- As a skilled hammerer, he was sought after for his expertise.
- The hammerer's rhythm was steady as he worked on the project.
Translations
Translations of the word "hammerer" in other languages:
🇵🇹 martelador
🇮🇳 हथौड़ा चलाने वाला
🇩🇪 Hammerer
🇮🇩 pemukul
🇺🇦 молотобоець
🇵🇱 młotkarz
🇯🇵 ハンマーを使う人
🇫🇷 marteleur
🇪🇸 martillador
🇹🇷 çekiççi
🇰🇷 망치질하는 사람
🇸🇦 مطرق
🇨🇿 kladivář
🇸🇰 klincovač
🇨🇳 锤工
🇸🇮 kladivar
🇮🇸 hamarari
🇰🇿 балға ұстайтын
🇬🇪 ჩაქუჩის მჭედელი
🇦🇿 yumruqcu
🇲🇽 martillador
Etymology
The word 'hammerer' originates from the noun 'hammer,' which comes from the Old English 'hamor,' meaning 'a tool for striking.' The usage of the term has evolved over centuries, as various cultures and languages have influenced its form. In Middle English, the term was likely related to different trades that involved actual hammering work, especially in metallurgy and carpentry. The suffix '-er' denotes a person who performs a certain action or is associated with a particular function, indicating that a hammerer is someone whose job revolves around the use of a hammer. Various historical texts have referenced hammerers in guilds and craftsmanship, reflecting the importance of this role in medieval trades, which, over time, has continued to adapt to modern industries.