Anvil

/ˈæn.vɪl/

The meaning and definition of Anvil, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. A heavy iron block used in the blacksmithing trade as a surface upon which metal can be struck and shaped.
  2. An incus bone in the middle ear.
verb
  1. To fashion on an anvil (often used figuratively).

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Origin

From Middle English anfilt.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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