1) Aid in forging 2) Blacksmith''s block 3) Block 4) Block for a blacksmith 5) Block from pagan village 6) Block of forgers 7) Block terribly vain student 8) Block used by a smithy 9) Block used by metal smiths 10) Bone also known as the incus 11) Bone in the middle ear 12) Cartoon prop, often 13) Certain chorus
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1) Bone 2) Incus 3) Stithy
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An anvil is a basic tool, a block with a hard surface on which another object is struck. The block is as massive as it is practical, because the higher the inertia of the anvil, the more efficiently it causes the energy of the striking tool to be transferred to the work piece. In most cases the anvil is used as a forging tool. Before the advent of...
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[insecticide] Anvil is an insecticide widely employed to combat West Nile Virus, a mosquito-borne disease identified in approximately 10,000 residents of the United States from 1999-2006. It is sprayed in Chicago and many other cities. Sumithrin, a synthetic pyrethroid, is the main active ingredient. Anvil is applied aerially via fixed-wing...
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• (n.) the incus. See Incus. • (v. t.) To form or shape on an anvil; to hammer out; as, anviled armor. • (n.) An iron block, usually with a steel face, upon which metals are hammered and shaped. • (n.) Anything resembling an anvil in shape or use.
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iron block on which metal is placed to be shaped, originally by hand with a hammer. The blacksmith`s anvil is usually of wrought iron, but sometimes ... [4 related articles]
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A massive hard block of steel, wraught iron, or (in early times) stone used as a block for hammering and shaping metal objects, especially in forging iron or steel items. The most familiar kind is the blacksmith's anvil. However, anvils come in various sizes based on weight and can be put to many us...
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A heavy object that is used as a surface to rest metal on while the metal is hit or forged into another shape.
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A hardened steel roll upon which the bearers of a rotary die cutter ride which also provides the hardened surface to support the die cutting.
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1. An iron block, usually with a steel face, upon which metals are hammered and shaped. ... 2. Anything resembling an anvil in shape or use. ... <anatomy> Specifically, the incus. See Incus. To be on the anvil, to be in a state of discussion, formation, or preparation, as when a scheme or measure is forming, but not matured. ... Origin: OE. A...
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(an´vil) incus.
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A rock that was used as a level base for chipping other stone into tools, blades or projectile points. Typically part of a flint knapper's toolkit.
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A block used by smiths for shaping hot metals.
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An'vil noun [ Middle English
anvelt ,
anfelt ,
anefelt , Anglo-Saxon
anfilt ,
onfilt ; of uncertain origin; confer Old High German
anafalz , Dutch
aanbeld .]
1. An iron block, usually with a steel face, upon which metals are hammered and shape...
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An'vil transitive verb To form or shape on an anvil; to hammer out; as,
anviled armor.
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An elite unit geared for defense with the primary purpose of holding an enemy unit in place to hit them with a Hammer.
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Anvil: The incus.
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An anvil is an instrument on which pieces of metal are laid for the purpose of being hammered. The common smith's anvil is generally made of seven pieces, namely, the core or body; the four corners for the purpose of enlarging its base; the projecting end, which contains a square hole for the reception of a set or chisel to cut off pieces of iron; ...
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A heavy iron or steel block upon which metal is forged or hammered. Also the fixed jaw on a micrometer against which parts are measured.
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A heavy iron or steel block upon which metal is forged or hammered.Photograph courtesy of Draper.co.ukThe fixed jaw on a micrometer against which parts are measured.
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noun a heavy block of iron or steel on which hot metals are shaped by hammering
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a heavy iron block with a smooth face, frequently of steel, on which metals, usually heated until soft, are hammered into desired shapes. · anything having a similar form or use. · the fixed jaw in certain measuring instruments. · Also calledincus (def. 2). · a musical percussion instrument having steel bars that are struck w...
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a heavy block on which hot metals are shaped by hammering
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[Difficult words] a heavy block on which hot metals are shaped by hammering
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[Obscure words] a heavy block on which hot metals are shaped by hammering
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