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Definition of hammer throw - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
sportstrack and field event throwing a heavy ball with a wire
- He won gold in the hammer throw at the Olympics.
- He excelled in the hammer throw during the Olympics.
- The hammer throw requires both strength and technique.
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Expressions with hammer
powerful stroke with a hammer
He delivered a hammer blow to the metal to shape it..
drive a nail or object into a surface
He hammered in the nails to secure the frame.
drive a nail or object into a surface using a hammer
He hammered the nail into the wooden board.
hit something again and again with a hammer
He hammered on the nail until it was flat.
make someone remember something by repeating it strongly
The teacher hammered the rules into our heads.
punish someone very harshly
The coach brought down the hammer after the team's poor performance.
enforce rules or impose a penalty
The referee had to drop the hammer after the foul.
emphasize a point to ensure understanding
She hammered the point home during the meeting.
criticize or complain repeatedly
He would hammer away at the same issues every meeting.
work hard and persistently on something difficult
She hammered away at her homework all night.
press the accelerator pedal to the floor
He hammered down on the highway to overtake the truck.
emphasize something strongly and repeatedly
She continued to hammer home the importance of daily exercise..
improve or organize something by applying effort or discipline
The coach hammered the team into shape before the game.
act decisively with urgency
She put the hammer down to finish the project on time.
being sold at an auction
The painting went under the hammer yesterday.
aggressively sell to cause a market downturn
Traders decided to hammer the market after the bad news.
person who is gentle but firm
She is known as the velvet hammer in negotiations.
in a difficult situation with two unpleasant choices
She acted between the hammer and the anvil, unsure which path to take.
with great force, energy, or aggression
They argued hammer and tongs all night.
reach an agreement after long discussion
They hammered out a deal after hours of negotiation.
tool for breaking car windows in emergencies
He used the safety hammer to break the window.
very direct and straightforward
His feedback was blunt as a hammer, leaving no room for doubt.
hammer with flat head and curved claw
Dad used a claw hammer to fix the chair.
Expressions with throw
discard or get rid of something unwanted
She decided to throw out the old clothes.
scatter objects in different directions
The children throw about their toys every afternoon.
drop something forcefully from one's hands
He decided to throw down the heavy bag.
remove or discard something
She threw off her wet coat.
organize and host a social gathering
They decided to throw a party for her birthday..
toss a softball underhand
She can throw a softball accurately to the catcher.
discard something completely without care
He decided to throw it all away and start fresh.
hurl stones towards someone or something
The children throw stones at the old building.
assemble or produce something quickly and without much care
She had to throw together a meal before guests arrived..
vomit or eject stomach contents through the mouth
He felt sick and had to throw up.
very short distance away
The park is just a stone's throw from here.
very close or within a short distance
The park is just a stone's throw away from here.
hit someone with a fist
He tried to throw a punch during the fight.
show anger or frustration in an uncontrolled way
He will throw a tantrum if he loses.
discredit or spoil enthusiasm or excitement
He threw a wet blanket on their plans for a party.
discuss an idea informally
We often throw an idea around before making a decision.
respond quickly and sharply to a comment
She threw back a witty remark during the debate.
do something despite risks without worrying about consequences
She decided to throw caution to the wind and invest all her savings.
discourage or dissuade someone from doing something
His father threw cold water on his plans to drop out of school..
make a bad situation worse by adding more trouble
Don't throw fuel on the fire by arguing more.
make a bad situation worse by increasing conflict or tension
His rude comment threw gas on the fire during the argument..
make a bad situation worse by adding more problems or anger
He threw gasoline on the fire by insulting her again.
remove him from a place or position
They decided to throw him off the team.
add something extra at no additional cost
They will throw in a free dessert.
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- French:lancer du marteau, ...
- German:Hammerwurf, ...
- Italian:lancio del martello, ...
- Spanish:lanzamiento de martillo, ...
- Portuguese:lançamento do martelo, ...
- Chinese:链球, ...
- Japanese:ハンマー投げ, ...
- Arabic:رَمْيُ المِطْرَقَةِ, ...
- Hebrew:יַדּוּי פַּטִּישׁ, ...
- Russian:метание молота, ...
- Ukrainian:метання молота, ...
- Hindi:हथौड़ा फेंक, ...
- Bengali:হ্যামার থ্রো, ...
- Catalan:llançament de martell, ...
- Czech:hod kladivem, ...
- Danish:hammerkast, ...
- Dutch:kogelslingeren, ...
- Greek:σφυροβολία, ...
- Hungarian:kalapácsvetés, ...
- Khmer:វិញ្ញាសាគប់ដុំដែក, ...
- Korean:해머던지기, ...
- Persian:پرتاب چکش, ...
- Polish:rzut młotem, ...
- Portuguese (BR):lançamento do martelo, ...
- Romanian:aruncarea ciocanului, ...
- Swedish:släggkastning, ...
- Thai:ขว้างค้อน, ...
- Turkish:çekiç atma, ...
- Vietnamese:ném búa, ...
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