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peen
CIDE DICTIONARY
peen, n. [Cf. G. pinne pane of a hammer.].
A round-edged, or hemispherical, end to the head of a hammer or sledge, used to stretch or bend metal by indentation. [1913 Webster]
peen, v. t.
To draw, bend, or straighten, as metal, by blows with the peen of a hammer or sledge. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
peen, n. & v.
--n. the wedge-shaped or thin or curved end of a hammer-head (opp. FACE n. 5a).
--v.tr.
1 hammer with a peen.
2 treat (sheet metal) with a stream of metal shot in order to shape it.
--n. the wedge-shaped or thin or curved end of a hammer-head (opp. FACE n. 5a).
--v.tr.
1 hammer with a peen.
2 treat (sheet metal) with a stream of metal shot in order to shape it.
Etymology
17th c.: also pane, app. f. F panne f. Du. pen f. L pinna point
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