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claw hammer
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claw hammer
(noun)
claw hammer
noun
plural
claw hammers
claw hammer
noun
plural
claw hammers
Britannica Dictionary definition of CLAW HAMMER
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a hammer with a head that is curved and partially split in the back so that it can be used for pulling out nails
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