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hammerman

hammerman

5.9
A person who shapes hot metal with a hammer
  • noun
  • /ˈhæmərˌmæn/
: herrero
  • As a skilled hammerman, he could craft horseshoes quickly and precisely.

Examples

  • The hammerman shaped the iron on the anvil with powerful blows.

  • The village relied on its only hammerman to repair farming tools and equipment.

  • The hammerman shaped the metal with great precision.

  • A skilled hammerman can create beautiful sculptures.

  • The hammerman shaped the iron on the anvil with powerful blows.

  • As a skilled hammerman, he could craft horseshoes quickly and precisely.

  • The village relied on its only hammerman to repair farming tools and equipment.

Synonyms

blacksmith
vshammerman
43 4.8

A person who makes and fixes metal objects by heating and hammering them into shape

is more about general hammer use in varied metal jobs
smith
vshammerman
6 3.7

A person who shapes hot metal by hammering it

focuses on hammer work in metalmaking rather than other tasks
metalworker
vshammerman
2 3.5

A person who makes things from metal, often by hammering or welding

is centered on hammer use for metal shaping rather than all metal methods
riveter
vshammerman
  • Specialized
1 8.1

A person who joins metal pieces by hammering small metal pins through them

does general hammer work in metalmaking, not only joining parts
tinsmith
vshammerman
  • Archaic
1 8.2

A person who makes and fixes household items like pots and lanterns from thin metal

focuses on hammering heavier metal items, not small household utensils
metalsmith
vshammerman
1 4.2

A person who makes or repairs metal items by shaping and joining them

focuses on hammering specifically in metalworking rather than general shaping
ferrier
vshammerman
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A person who makes and fits horseshoes for horses

is a broader hammering craftsperson, not only shoe making
tin man
vshammerman
  • Archaic
1 6.8

A person who makes or fixes household items from thin metal

is more about hammer work in heavier metal tasks than light tin work
ironsmith
vshammerman
  • Archaic
1 6.2

A person who makes or repairs things from iron

is about hammering in metalwork generally, not limited to iron
rivetter
vshammerman
  • Specialized
1 8.4

A person who joins metal parts by placing and hitting small metal pins to hold them together

is broader hammer work across metal crafts, not limited to rivet work
planisher
vshammerman
  • Specialized
9.9

A person who smooths metal surfaces by hammering or pressing them

focuses on shaping and forming with hammer rather than smoothing

Surface Forms

hammerman singular
hammermen plural

Morphology

hammerman = hammer + man (transparent) = hammer + man

Clear compound meaning a person who works with a hammer in metalworking or blacksmithing; the instrumentality is obvious from the parts.

Etymology

Hammerman comes from the parts hammer ('a tool for hitting') and man ('person'). It names someone who works with a hammer on metal, so it now means a metalworker or blacksmith who shapes iron with strong blows.