pein
1
9.9
The narrow end of a hammer used to shape or bend metal
- noun
- /peɪn/
- Specialized
:
pein
- He demonstrated how to use the pein of the hammer for bending metal into intricate designs.
Examples
-
The blacksmith used the pein of the hammer to shape the hot metal into a horseshoe.
-
Tu me peins le visage ?
-
I look in the sink where the chips were taken out with a ball pein hammer when he was trying to kill ants.
-
His missus hit him on the head with a ball pein hammer whilst he was eatin' sausage... and almost choked him to death.
-
When working with jewelry, it's important to use the pein of the hammer carefully to avoid damaging the pieces.
Synonyms
8
9.9
The end of a hammer opposite the flat face, often shaped to hit or shape metal
has identical meaning but uses a different spelling form
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word pein for the end of a hammer comes from an older tool word peen, which means the 'striking end' of a hammer. So the pein is the part opposite the hammer's face that you use to shape or bend metal.