to peen
9.9
To hit metal with the rounded end of a hammer to make it stronger or change its shape
- verb
- /pin/
- Specialized
:
peinar
- To join the pieces securely, you need to peen the rivets with a hammer.
Examples
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So I am actually going to come in here and peen that, peen it.
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To create the desired shape, you must peen the metal with a hammer using the rounded end.
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The blacksmith will peen the hot metal carefully to ensure it fits perfectly.
Synonyms
to hammer
vsto peen
198
1.6
To hit something many times to shape or flatten it
is specific to striking metal with a tool's rounded end rather than general hitting
9.9
To shape metal by hitting it with the narrow end of a hammer
has identical meaning but uses an alternate spelling form
9.9
To shape metal by hammering or pressing its end to fit
focuses on using the hammer's rounded end rather than a shaping tool
Compounds
ball-peen hammer
- Specialized
3
6.3
A hammer with one flat face and one rounded end used to shape metal and drive rivets
How Forceful
Surface Forms
Etymology
Peen means to hit and shape metal with the peen of a hammer. A helpful way to remember peen is to think of it as a tiny 'punch' action used by metalworkers to form or harden metal, which is why to peen something is to shape it by hammering.