A hammer is a hand tool used for driving nails into wood or other materials, as well as for breaking objects apart. It consists of a heavy head attached to a handle by a pivot point, allowing the user to apply force with one blow.
Usage examples
I need to hammer the nails into the wall to hang my paintings.
The blacksmith used a hammer to shape the hot metal on the anvil.
We can use a hammer to crack open the coconut.
The carpenter used a claw hammer to remove the loose nails from the wooden boards.
The musician played the hammer dulcimer during the concert.
The chef used a meat hammer to tenderize the steak.