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Meaning:
Noun:
- A moving part of a firearm that strikes the firing pin to discharge a gun.
- anatomy The malleus.
- A tool with a heavy head and a handle used for pounding.
- Ultimate Frisbee A frisbee throwing style in which the disc is held upside-down with a forehand grip and thrown above the head.
- curling The last rock in an end.
- music In a piano or dulcimer, a piece of wood covered in felt that strikes the string.
- soccer someone connected with West Ham Football Club, as a fan, player, coach etc.
- sports A device made of a heavy steel ball attached to a length of wire, and used for throwing.
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Verb:
- figuratively To emphasize a point repeatedly.
- sports To hit particularly hard.
- To strike internally, as if hit by a hammer.
- To strike repeatedly with a hammer, some other implement, the fist, etc.
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