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Peen

Peen Meaning & Definition
Peen Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Peen?

[n] the part of a hammerhead opposite the flat striking surface (may have various shapes)

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See Also | hammerhead | part | portion

Peen In Webster's Dictionary

\Peen\, n. [Cf. G. pinne pane of a hammer.] (a) A round-edged, or hemispherical, end to the head of a hammer or sledge, used to stretch or bend metal by indentation. (b) The sharp-edged end of the head of a mason's hammer. [Spelt also {pane}, {pein}, and {piend}.]
\Peen\, v. t. To draw, bend, or straighten, as metal, by blows with the peen of a hammer or sledge.

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