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hammered

The correct spelling is hammered.

How to pronounce hammered

verb

Say it like: Ham-mer-ed

The correct spelling is hammered. To strike repeatedly with a hammer, some other implement, the fist, etc. For example: "Tony hammered on the door to try to get him to open."

Usage Examples

Tony hammered on the door to try to get him to open.

I could hear the engine’s valves hammering once the timing rod was thrown.

We hammered them 5-0!

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To strike repeatedly with a hammer, some other implement, the fist, etc.
  2. 2.To form or forge with a hammer; to shape by beating.
  3. 3.To emphasize a point repeatedly.
  4. 4.To hit particularly hard.
  5. 5.To ride very fast.

adjective

  1. 1.Having been hit with a hammer or hammer-like object.
  2. 2.Very drunk; inebriated.

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