clawhammer

noun

Meaning

A hammer with two prongs protruding back from the head to allow for removing nails from wood.
A fingerpicking technique primarily used by banjo players, but also by some guitarists.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

claw hammer(English)clawhammer coat(English)nailcutter(English)triphammer(English)hindclaw(English)warhammer(English)hammerblow(English)ball-pein hammer(English)

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Sources

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