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TILT-HAMMER

\tˈɪlthˈamə], \tˈɪlthˈamə], \t_ˈɪ_l_t_h_ˈa_m_ə]\

Definitions of TILT-HAMMER

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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A heavy hammer used in forging ; it turns round an axle at one end and is lifted by a projection or cam on the axle of a wheel, which on working clear of the hammer allows it to fall on to the mass on the anvil.

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases
By Henry Percy Smith

n. A heavy hammer used in iron-works, which is lifted or tilted by projections or wipers on the axis of a wheel ; a trip-hammer.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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