Hammer, s. The instrument, consisting of a long handle and heavy head, with which any thing is forced or driven; a part of a gun cock.
If a hammer is too hard, the flint will make scarcely any impression on it; and if too soft, it soon becomes dented, like lead; but when of good temper, the impression is moderate, and the sparks, before they are extinguished, pause in the pan, and occasion a whizzing noise.—Hawker.
Hammer, v. To beat with a hammer; to forge or form with a hammer.
Hammock, s. A swinging bed, generally used in vessels; a hempen cloth bag to sleep on, six feet long and three feet wide.
Hamstring, s. The tendon of the ham.
Hamstring, v. To lame by cutting the tendon of the ham.
Hand, s. That member of the body which reaches from the wrist to the fingers’ end; measure of four inches; cards held at a game; pressure of the bridle.
Hander, s. Conveyer in succession; the person who manages the cock when fighting.
Handful, s. As much as the hand can gripe or contain; a small quantity.
Handgallop, s. A slow easy gallop.