Definitions

1. noun

the art of hammering or shaping metal, especially by hand, with tools such as hammers, anvils, and tongs.

“The blacksmith was a master of hammerwork, creating beautiful iron sculptures with each strike of his hammer.”

2. noun

a decorative design or pattern created by hammering or shaping metal, often for use in architecture or interior design.

“The church’s stunning hammerwork ironwork added a touch of elegance to its Gothic architecture.”

3. noun

the act of creating or shaping something by hammering or pounding.

“The carpenter’s hammerwork on the wooden beam was precise and efficient.”