Dictionary Entry

anvil

noun

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Meaning

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a heavy iron block with a flat top on which metal can be hammered and shaped

Example Sentence

The blacksmith placed the glowing horseshoe on the anvil and struck it with his hammer.

Usage Note

Use when describing tools in a forge or scenes where metal is being shaped by hand.

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