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hammer

/hæmɚ/

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1 · noun

a hand tool with a heavy rigid head and a handle; used to deliver an impulsive force by striking

锤子

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Every hammer has its own place on the tool wall.
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工具墙上，每把锤子都有固定的位置。
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