What is another word for claw hammer?

Pronunciation: [klˈɔː hˈamə] (IPA)

A claw hammer is a tool with a flat striking surface and a claw on the opposite side used for removing nails or prying materials apart. This versatile tool has many synonyms such as a rip hammer, framing hammer, or a finish hammer. The rip hammer is a heavy-duty tool used for rough carpentry while the framing hammer is medium-sized and commonly used for framing work. A finish hammer is lighter and used for finer finishing work, such as installing trim or hanging pictures. Other synonyms for a claw hammer include a carpenter's hammer, a nail hammer, or a ripping hammer. Whatever the synonym used, the claw hammer remains one of the most commonly used and versatile tools in a DIYer's toolkit.

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What are the hypernyms for Claw hammer?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    hammer, hand tool, tool, carpentry tool, masonry tool.

Famous quotes with Claw hammer

  • Cartridge firearms are compact vehicles for change that have shaped modern history. The righteousness of their use is entirely up to their users, since like any other tool they can be used both for good or for ill.  A firearm is just a tool with no volition. A rifle is no different than a claw hammer. To wit: A hammer can be used to build a house, or it can be used to bash in someone’s skull—the choice of uses is entirely up to the owner.  A bulldozer can be used to build roads, or to destroy houses. A rifle can be used to drill holes in paper targets, or to dispatch a marauding bear, or to murder your fellow man. Again, the choice of uses is entirely up to the user.
    James Wesley Rawles

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