Hammer

Synonyms of hammer

• maul
• mallet
• sledgehammer

Antonyms of hammer

• soften
• weaken
• dampen

Collocations of hammer

hammer and nail

Frequency: 80 %

He used a hammer and nail to hang the picture frame.

hammer and chisel

Frequency: 65 %

The sculptor used a hammer and chisel to create a masterpiece.

hammer and anvil

Frequency: 50 %

The blacksmith used a hammer and anvil to shape the metal.

hammer and sickle

Frequency: 40 %

The emblem of the Soviet Union features a hammer and sickle.

hammer and tongs

Frequency: 35 %

He grabbed the hot metal with a pair of tongs and hammered it into shape.

Idiomatic Expressions for hammer

• Phrase: hammer it out
  Meaning: to discuss and resolve a problem or disagreement through negotiation or discussion
  Usage: The two sides need to sit down and hammer it out before the deadline.