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anvil

noun

/ˈænvɪl/

Meaning

A heavy iron block used by blacksmiths for hammering and shaping metal.

The blacksmith placed the hot iron on the anvil.

between the hammer and the anvil

block, forge, iron base

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iron anvil, hammer on anvil, heavy anvil

a gentle wind; something that is easy to do or accomplish

The possession of assets in excess of liabilities; ability to pay debts.

a unit used to measure the intensity of sound

A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts or claims; inconsistency.

a particular way of doing or presenting something, often reflecting individual preferences or trends

a strong, thick cord made of twisted fibers or strands