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hammer blow
hammer dulcimer
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hammer out

hammer out


transitive verb 
Definition:
 
1. shape metal with hammer: to shape or reshape metal with a hammer

2. agree on or establish something: to agree on or establish something after prolonged discussion or argument
hammer out a new contract

3. play music energetically: to play a piece of music on a piano energetically and forcefully
She can really hammer out a tune.

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