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hammerman

hammerman

5.9
A person who shapes hot metal with a hammer
  • noun
  • /ˈhæmərˌmæn/
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  • 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
49 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
4 3.7

A person who shapes hot metal by hammering it

focuses on hammer work in metalmaking rather than other tasks
riveter
vshammerman
  • Specialized
3 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
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
ferrier
vshammerman
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A person who makes and fits horseshoes for horses

is a broader hammering craftsperson, not only shoe making
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
ironsmith
vshammerman
  • Archaic
6.2

A person who makes or repairs things from iron

is about hammering in metalwork generally, not limited to iron
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
rivetter
vshammerman
  • Specialized
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
tin man
vshammerman
  • Archaic
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

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.