forehammer

English

noun
Definitions
  • A sledge or sledgehammer; the large hammer which strikes first, or before the smaller one.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English forehamer prefix from English hammer (hammer).

Origin

English

hammer

Gloss

hammer

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