martellate

/mɑrtɛˈlɑːteɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to strike or beat repeatedly with a heavy instrument, especially a hammer, or to move heavily or clumsily

“The clumsy worker martellated the nails into the wooden beam with a loud thud.”

Synonyms

  • beat
  • hammer

Antonyms

  • caress
  • gentle