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tilt hammer

tilt hammer

noun
a drop hammer used in forging, consisting of a heavy head at one end of a pivoted lever.

Origin:
1740–50
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tilt hammer
 
n
a drop hammer consisting of a heavy head moving at the end of a pivoted arm; used in forging

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