claw hammer

/ˌklɔ ˈhæmər/
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Other forms: claw hammers

Definitions of claw hammer
  1. noun
    a hammer with a cleft at one end for pulling nails
    synonyms: carpenter's hammer, clawhammer
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    type of:
    hammer
    a hand tool with a heavy rigid head and a handle; used to deliver an impulsive force by striking
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