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Meaning of claw hammer | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A hammer with two prongs protruding back from the head to allow for removing nails from wood.
    countable, uncountable
  2. A fingerpicking technique primarily used by banjo players, but also by some guitarists.
    uncountable

Equivalents

Dansk kløftehammer
Deutsch Latthammer Zimmermannshammer
Español martillo sacaclavos
Suomi kirvesmiehen vasara sorkkavasara
Gaeilge casúr cluasach
Magyar körmös kalapács szeghúzó kalapács
Nederlands klauwhamer
Português martelo de unha
Русский молоток-гвоздодёр

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

claw hammer coupling claw machine claw ring claw sickness claw toe claw tool

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