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Definition hammering in British English

hammering noun

noun
/ˈhæmərɪŋ/
1

the sound of someone hitting something very hard several times

Example

There was a loud hammering on the door.

Synonyms and related words
beat bump chink
2

an occasion when someone is defeated easily

Synonyms and related words
defeat rout beating
Example

Foreign companies are taking a hammering from the strong dollar.

Definition hammering in British English