tilt hammer


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tilt hammer

n.
A heavy forge hammer having a pivoted lever by which it is tilted up and then allowed to drop.
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tilt hammer

n
(Tools) a drop hammer consisting of a heavy head moving at the end of a pivoted arm; used in forging
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