Nail-ham′mer.
One for driving nails. Notably, one which holds a nail for driving, as in the example. Between the peen and the claws is a recess in which a nail may be held to start it in the lumber; the other parts are effective for their specific duties. In Fig. 3280 the nail is gently held by the spring under the poll of the hammer till it is stuck into place ready for driving by a one-armed carpenter. |
| Nail-hammer. |
