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Meaning:

Noun:

  • A moving part of a firearm that strikes the firing pin to discharge a gun.
  • anatomy The malleus.
  • A tool with a heavy head and a handle used for pounding.
  • Ultimate Frisbee A frisbee throwing style in which the disc is held upside-down with a forehand grip and thrown above the head.
  • curling The last rock in an end.
  • music In a piano or dulcimer, a piece of wood covered in felt that strikes the string.
  • soccer someone connected with West Ham Football Club, as a fan, player, coach etc.
  • sports A device made of a heavy steel ball attached to a length of wire, and used for throwing.

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Verb:

  • figuratively To emphasize a point repeatedly.
  • sports To hit particularly hard.
  • To strike internally, as if hit by a hammer.
  • To strike repeatedly with a hammer, some other implement, the fist, etc.

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