hammering

ham-mer-ing · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The act of striking with a hammer; the sound of repeated blows.

  2. 2.

    Present participle of hammer.

  3. 3.

    A severe defeat or criticism.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    take a hammering — to suffer a heavy defeat or loss

Related words

See also: hammer, hammered
Synonyms: beating, pounding, striking

Etymology

From hammer + -ing, from Old English hamor.