Forehammer

/ˈfɔːrhæmər/ noun

Definition

A hammer or tool used at the front or front end of something, possibly a striking tool in crafting; or the front part of a hammer.

Etymology

From 'fore-' (front) + 'hammer' (a striking tool). This specialized or archaic term appears in craft traditions and tool nomenclature, particularly in blacksmithing where different hammers served different purposes.

Kelly Says

Blacksmiths had incredibly specific hammer names for each job—a 'forehammer' would have been recognized immediately by craftspeople, showing how specialized their vocabulary was!

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