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to hammer / to work out

verbgeneral usecommon/mɐ.ˈʎaɾ/ma·lhar

Definition

1

To hit forcefully and repeatedly, usually with a hammer or heavy object; to exercise intensively at the gym.

Usage examples

The blacksmith hammered the red-hot iron on the anvil.
He goes to the gym every day to work out hard.

Common combinations

to hammer ironto work out hardto pound on

Idiomatic expressions

  • to hammer away (to work hard)