hammer, n. sledge, sledge-hammer, [maul], mallet, [beetle], gavel, kevel, crandall, marteline. Associated words: peen, hephestic, poll.

hammer, v. [beat], [forge], malleate, [beetle].

hammer and tongs. vigorously, forcibly, energetically.

hamper, v. [fetter], [shackle], [impede], [restrain], [hinder], encumber, [embarrass].

hamper, n. hanaper; [shackle], [fetter], [restraint], [impediment].

hamstring, n. hough.--v. [disable], [cripple], [lame], hough.

hand, n. paw, manus. Associated words: chirology, chiromancy, palmistry, chiropody, chiropodist, chirognomy, chirographer, chirographist, chirogymnast, chirologist, cheirosophy, manicure, chiromancer, [manual], chirography, ambidextral, ambidextrous, ambidexterity, ambidexter, achirous, chiragra, fist, [manacle], castanets, [mount], discriminal, bimanual, bimanous.

handbag, n. [satchel], reticule.

handbook, n. [manual], [guidebook], vade mecum, hornbook, enchiridion.

handcuff, n. [manacle], [fetter], [shackle].