Meaning of hammering in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈhæmərɪŋ/

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  1. Noun

    hammering

    Definitions

    1. the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows)

    Examples

    • « the sudden hammer of fists caught him off guard »
    • « the pounding of feet on the hallway »

    Derived terms

Famous quotes

  • « The teacher who is attempting to teach without inspiring the pupil with a desire to learn is hammering on cold iron. »
    Horace Mann
  • « A teacher who is attempting to teach without inspiring the pupil with a desire to learn is hammering on cold iron. »
    Horace Mann
  • « There are 435 members of Congress. There's one 'Morning Joe' show. Hopefully, we can keep hammering the argument that you can disagree with other people and have debates but remain civil. »
    Joe Scarborough
  • « For my part, if I consider poetry as an object, I maintain that it is born of the necessity of adding a vocal sound (speech) to the hammering of the first tribal music. »
    Eugenio Montale
  • « Illogical thinkers throw names and slurs around because they have no arguments with which to rebut their opponents. Rational people have to keep hammering their points home. »
    Benjamin Carson

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