enfonce

/ɑ̃.fɔ̃s/

Definitions

1. verb

to strike or fall heavily, often with a loud noise

“The tree branch enfonce the pavement with a loud thud.”

2. noun

a type of hammer or mallet, typically used to shape or break objects

“The blacksmith used his enfonce to shape the hot metal into a sword.”

Synonyms

  • hit
  • strike
  • thud

Antonyms

  • gentle
  • soft