Anvil

Pronunciation: /ˈænvəl/

Definitions of anvil

noun a heavy iron block with a flat top, concave sides, and typically a pointed end, on which metal can be hammered and shaped

Example Sentences

A1 The blacksmith used an anvil to shape the metal into a horseshoe.

A2 The apprentice carefully placed the hot iron on the anvil and began hammering it into shape.

B1 The anvil in the workshop was well-worn from years of use.

B2 The skilled craftsman expertly wielded the hammer against the anvil, creating intricate designs in the metal.

C1 The anvil was a crucial tool in the blacksmith's arsenal, allowing for precise shaping and forming of metal.

C2 The master blacksmith's anvil was a work of art in itself, with intricate designs and engravings covering its surface.

Examples of anvil in a Sentence

formal The blacksmith used the anvil to shape the metal into a horseshoe.

informal I heard that old anvil in the barn makes a great makeshift table.

slang He dropped the anvil on his foot and let out a string of colorful language.

figurative The weight of her responsibilities felt like an anvil on her shoulders.

Grammatical Forms of anvil

• past tense: anviled
• plural: anvils
• comparative: more anvil
• superlative: most anvil
• present tense: anvils
• future tense: will anvil
• perfect tense: have anviled
• continuous tense: is anviling
• singular: anvil
• positive degree: anvil
• infinitive: to anvil
• gerund: anviling
• participle: anviling

Origin and Evolution of anvil

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English and Old Norse

Story behind the word: The word 'anvil' originated from the Old English word 'anfilt', which is derived from the Old Norse word 'anviltr'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'anvil' has retained its basic meaning of a heavy iron block used in metalworking, but its usage has expanded to symbolize strength, endurance, and resilience in various contexts.