shammish

ˈʃæmɪʃ

Definitions

1. noun

A shamish is a type of small, handheld wooden or metal hammer, typically used by blacksmiths for tapping and shaping metal.

“The apprentice blacksmith used a shammish to shape the glowing metal into the desired form.”

Synonyms

  • peen hammer
  • tapping hammer

Antonyms

  • sledgehammer