the hammer
noun
: an event in which people compete by throwing a hammer (a metal sphere attached to a flexible handle) for distance
He won a gold medal in the hammer.
Examples of the hammer in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The match that counted went back and forth with the team with the hammer — the last shot in an end — generally winning the point(s).
—
John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
The Koreans had the hammer in the extra end and after Thiesse’s last stone went too deep, Korea had a simple shot down the middle to score the winning point and earn their first win in the tournament.
—Duluth News Tribune, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
This is what Hollywood executive strategy looks like in 2026 — hope the Republicans who hate you aren’t loved by the Republicans who can bring the hammer down on you.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
Games were being decided on who won the coin toss to have the hammer in the last end.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for the hammer
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
The Koreans had the hammer in the extra end and after Thiesse’s last stone went too deep, Korea had a simple shot down the middle to score the winning point and earn their first win in the tournament.
—Duluth News Tribune, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
This is what Hollywood executive strategy looks like in 2026 — hope the Republicans who hate you aren’t loved by the Republicans who can bring the hammer down on you.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
Games were being decided on who won the coin toss to have the hammer in the last end.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for the hammer
Cite this Entry
“The hammer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20hammer. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
