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peen.

The (often spherical) end of the head of a hammer opposite the main hammering end.

4 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/piːn/
  1. The (often spherical) end of the head of a hammer opposite the main hammering end.

Where this word comes from

Probably from a North Germanic source, compare dialectal Norwegian penn (“peen”), Danish pind (“peg”), German Pinne (“the peen of a hammer”), Old Swedish pæna (“to pound iron with a hammer”).

verb/piːn/
  1. To shape metal by striking it, especially with a peen.

    transitive
Where this word comes from

Probably from a North Germanic source, compare dialectal Norwegian penn (“peen”), Danish pind (“peg”), German Pinne (“the peen of a hammer”), Old Swedish pæna (“to pound iron with a hammer”).

noun/piːn/
  1. Penis.

    slang
Where this word comes from

Clipping of penis, with the spelling changed to maintain the original pronunciation.

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