Deadblow
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A hammer or mallet designed to minimize rebound from the surface being struck, useful in precision work and in tight locations. attributive
"The most important is that the feel of the chisel's cutting action should be transmitted through the mallet to the operator. Wood, steel and rawhide do this well; deadblow mallets don't."
Example
More examples"The most important is that the feel of the chisel's cutting action should be transmitted through the mallet to the operator. Wood, steel and rawhide do this well; deadblow mallets don't."
Etymology
From dead + blow.
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