ball-peen hammer
Rounded-head striking tool
A ball-peen hammer has a rounded, ball-shaped head opposite the flat striking face.
The peen—the ball end—is used for shaping metal, setting rivets, and peening (hammering surfaces to harden or smooth them).
It's a standard tool in metalworking and blacksmithing: He shaped the bowl with a ball-peen hammer.
Also spelled ball-pein.
- malletSoft-headed striking tool
- rivetingCompletely holding one's attention
- peeningHammer-working metal surfaces
- hand toolsUnpowered grip-operated devices
- strikeForceful impact or stoppage
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