Peen
(noun)
The rounded, flat or cylindrical end of a hammer or tool, typically used for striking or shaping metal.
Origin:
The word "peen" is derived from the german word "pein" which means hammer or mallet. peen refers to the rounded, flat or cylindrical end of a hammer or tool, typically used for striking or shaping metal.
Examples:
- The blacksmith used the peen of the hammer to shape the metal.
- The peen of the hammer was used to create a concave shape.
- The peen end of the hammer is used for shaping and spreading metal.
- The peen of the hammer is used to stretch the metal.
- The peen of the hammer is used to create a convex shape.