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- A hammer is a hand held tool.
- It consists of a weighted head fixed to a long handle.
- It is swung to deliver an impact to a small area of an object.
- It has a long handle, and a tip with a flat end for hitting nails.
- It is a tool for putting nails into objects such as wood.
- It also has a curved end for pulling nails out.
- It is a basic tool of many professions.
- It is used for shaping, breaking and non-destructive striking applications.
- It may be made of stone or metal.
- Ball peen hammers are best for metalworking.
