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gavel

noun

Definition of gavel

as in hammer

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Recent Examples of gavel If the Democrats retake the House in the midterms, Raskin could take the gavel of the House Judiciary Committee, which would also then give him subpoena powers. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 27 July 2026 As of June 2026, Jerome Powell has handed the gavel to a fresh leader. — Ivan Illan, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 The New York Democrat is in line to take back the Majority Leader’s gavel if Democrats win back the Senate. — Philip Elliott, Time, 23 June 2026 Gaetz was the chief agitator among a group of six far-right Republicans intent on keeping McCarthy from the gavel. — Zak Hudak, CBS News, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for gavel

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The Dyson Supersonic Hairdryer was $400 and looked like Thor’s hammer.

— Jenny Bailly, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026
The head of a hammer, wrapped in two dishtowels, was found broken from its handle near her body.

— Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of hammer

Noun

Using a meat mallet or the bottom of a heavy skillet, pound the chicken to a uniform 1/2-inch thickness.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
Learn to properly swing a mallet and glide across the field, or for the more confident rider, enjoy a day out playing with polo club members.

— Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of mallet

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However, according to the report, violence is increasing in museum thefts, with thieves using instruments such as dynamite, guns, and sledgehammers to gain access to treasures and deter employees from interfering.

— News Desk, Artforum, 24 Aug. 2026
But because the perpetrators smashed through the business’ front window, either with a vehicle or sledgehammer, that damage alone cost about $1,000 each time, Mullen said.

— Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of sledgehammer

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As for full-body treatments, the Prickly Pear Sugar Scrub draws on Sonoran Desert botanicals like prickly pear and calendula extract, combined with cane-sugar-rich oils and hydrating body butter, for a thoroughly rejuvenating exfoliation.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
That resident could be seen later walking with a cane after taking that leap of faith from his third-floor window.

— Jennifer Bisram, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of cane

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The Unbadged invited people to submit videos of personnel who used batons and tear gas against protestors without wearing a name badge, which police are legally required to wear.

— Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026
Police found a collapsible baton inside the bag, but have not recovered any political leaflets that would suggest an act of protest.

— Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026

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