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Meaning of peening | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

The hardening of a metal surface by hammering, or by blasting with shot

countable, uncountable

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Examples

“Postmechanical operations include: (1) removal of excess weld metal, slag, and weld spatter, (2) rough or finish machining to dimensional requirements of the weldment, and (3) metal conditioning processes such as peening or roll planishing to reduce cracking tendencies physically and to increase weld bead strength.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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