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Princeton's WordNet
peennoun
the part of a hammerhead opposite the flat striking surface (may have various shapes)
Wiktionary
peennoun
The (generally spherical) end of the head of a hammer opposite the main hammering end; used to flatten the ends of rivets.
peenverb
To flatten the end of something, especially a rivet, by striking it with a hammer.
Etymology: Etymology uncertain. Possibly from panne, pene, (whence Modern French panne "peen"); possibly from a Scandinavian source, compare dialectal Norwegian penn "peen" or Danish pind "peg".
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peen
Peen refers to the end part of a hammer head that is opposite to the flat striking surface. It is typically pointed or round-shaped and is used for shaping metal, closing rivets, or starting panel pins. Furthermore, it can also refer to the process of hammering or shaping material using the peen of a hammer.
Webster Dictionary
Peennoun
a round-edged, or hemispherical, end to the head of a hammer or sledge, used to stretch or bend metal by indentation
Peennoun
the sharp-edged end of the head of a mason's hammer
Peenverb
to draw, bend, or straighten, as metal, by blows with the peen of a hammer or sledge
Etymology: [Cf. G. pinne pane of a hammer.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Peen
pēn, n. the end of a hammer-head, usually shaped for indenting.—v.t. to strike with such. [Ger. pinne.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of peen in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of peen in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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