Definition of hammering Hammering

/hæˈmɚɪŋ/ - [hatmering] - ham•mer•ing

We found 8 definitions of hammering from 6 different sources.

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What does hammering mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

hammering - the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows); "the sudden hammer of fists caught him off guard"; "the pounding of feet on the hallway"
  hammer, pound, pounding
  blow forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth; "he gave his nose a loud blow"; "he blew out all the candles with a single puff"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • hammering (Noun)
    A period of being beaten or hammered.
  • hammering (Noun)
    A heavy defeat.
  • hammering (Verb)
    Present participle of hammer.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • hammering (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Hammer

Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book

  • hammering
    A heavy cannonade at close quarters.

Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥

  • hammering
    A heavy cannonade at close quarters.

Part of speech

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  • hammering, verb, gerund of hammer (infinitive).
  • hammering, noun, singular of hammerings.

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

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