Definitions

1. noun

A style of banjo picking in which the thumb picks down and the fingers pick up, resulting in a distinctive sound.

“The musician’s unique clawhammer style made her stand out in the bluegrass scene.”

2. noun

A tool with a claw-shaped hook, used to pull nails out of wood.

“The clawhammer was the best tool for removing the old nails from the wooden beam.”

3. noun

A type of hammer with a curved or hooked claw, used for pulling nails.

“The carpenter reached for his trusty clawhammer to remove the final nail from the project.”