Anvil

Synonyms of anvil

• block
• forge
• stithy

Antonyms of anvil

• soft
• feather
• lightweight

Collocations of anvil

heavy anvil

Frequency: 70 %

The blacksmith lifted the heavy anvil with ease.

hot anvil

Frequency: 60 %

The metal was shaped on the hot anvil.

iron anvil

Frequency: 50 %

The blacksmith used an iron anvil for forging.

metallic anvil

Frequency: 40 %

The metallic anvil rang loudly in the workshop.

ancient anvil

Frequency: 35 %

The ancient anvil had been passed down for generations.

Idiomatic Expressions for anvil

• Phrase: between the hammer and the anvil
  Meaning: to be caught in a difficult situation with no good choices
  Usage: She felt like she was between the hammer and the anvil when she had to choose between two equally bad options.