How Do You Spell HAMMERED?

Pronunciation: [hˈaməd] (IPA)

The word "hammered" is spelled as /ˈhæmərd/. The first syllable "ham" is pronounced as /hæm/ with the short "a" sound, while the second syllable "mered" is pronounced as /mərd/ with the schwa sound for the middle "e". The word is derived from the verb "hammer" which means to strike or hit with a tool. In its past tense form, the "ed" suffix is added to the end of the word, resulting in "hammered". It can also refer to being intoxicated.

HAMMERED Meaning and Definition

  1. Hammered is an adjective that refers to the condition of an object or surface that has been beaten, pounded, or shaped with a hammer or similar instrument. It describes the result of forceful impacts from repeated blows, resulting in a visibly textured or irregular surface.

    In the context of metalworking or blacksmithing, hammered commonly describes the process of shaping metal by forcefully striking it with a hammer. This method is often used to create intricate designs, patterns, or texture on the metal, enhancing its aesthetic appeal. The hammering process can also render the metal more durable and resistant to deformation or breakage.

    Outside the realm of metalworking, hammered is often used to describe objects that have been deformed, dented, or beaten out of shape as a result of heavy impact or rough handling. For instance, a hammered piece of furniture may have visible dents or uneven surfaces due to mishandling or accidental collisions.

    In a figurative sense, hammered can also be used to describe a person who is heavily intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol. This usage is predominantly informal and metaphorical, referring to someone who is in a state similar to an object being forcefully struck repeatedly, affecting their ability to function normally or think clearly.

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Etymology of HAMMERED

The word "hammered" comes from the verb "hammer", which has Old English roots. The Old English word "hamor" meant "hammer", and it can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "hamaraz". This word is further derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "kómēt-", meaning "a tool with a stone head". Over time, the term "hammered" came to be used metaphorically to describe someone who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs and thus behaving in a clumsy or uncoordinated manner, similar to the haphazard actions of a hammer striking an object.

Idioms with the word HAMMERED

  • hammered The idiom "hammered" means being severely intoxicated or drunk.

Similar spelling words for HAMMERED

Conjugate verb Hammered

CONDITIONAL

I would hammer
we would hammer
you would hammer
he/she/it would hammer
they would hammer

FUTURE

I will hammer
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they will hammer

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have hammered
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PAST

I hammered
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PAST PERFECT

I had hammered
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PRESENT

I hammer
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PRESENT PERFECT

I have hammered
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I am hammering
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