26984 words

hammering

6 definitions • 17 examples
1
the sound or activity of someone or something loudly and repeatedly hitting or knocking something:

Examples:

There was a hammering at the door.
The hammering and shouting seemed to have finally stopped.
What's that hammering noise?
On almost every street, you hear the sound of hammering: reconstruction work is going on.
2
an occasion when someone is defeated completely:

Examples:

give someone/something a hammering You should have seen the hammering I gave her in the second game.
take a hammering The party is expected to take a hammering in the upcoming elections.
get a hammering They always seem to get a hammering when they play Aston Villa.
3
an occasion when something is badly affected or damaged:

Examples:

take a hammering Runners' knees take a hammering.
get a hammering Share values are getting a hammering.
give something a hammering I've been giving my bank account a hammering in the sales.
4
an occasion when someone is injured or beaten:

Examples:

get a hammering They started trouble in a pub and got a hammering from locals.
give someone a hammering Someone warned me that the boys were threatening to give me a hammering.
take a hammering Why did people stand by while a police officer took a hammering?
5

Examples:

take a hammering Store cards have taken a hammering in recent years because of their high interest rates.
get a hammering Online dating apps get a hammering in her latest article.
give something/someone a hammering The press is giving him a hammering right now.
6
to decrease suddenly and by a large amount in price or value:

Examples:

Profits will take a hammering when cheap copycat products come on to the market.

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