drop hammer

noun

1. drop forge.

drop hammer

noun

1. See drop forge
   another name for drop forge

Word History and Origins

Origin of drop hammer¹

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65

Example Sentences

Jerking the rope in his hands, Tom Nedley tripped the latch holding the drop-hammer, and instantly Ramsay felt the weight.

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They hung it on the other pulley and, when it was in place, the end was about three feet below the drop-hammer.

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Suspended from the beam was a four-pulley block with a rope through each pulley, and the ropes supported an iron drop hammer.

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I was reminded of the small earthquakes felt in the vicinity of a heavy drop hammer.

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This shop contains six down-draught forges and one drop-hammer, and is also served by the telpherage system.

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