Zimmermannshammer

claw hammer

noun TSIM-er-mans-ham-mer Rare

Also means

carpenter's hammer

Usage Note

Zimmermannshammer is the standard claw hammer used by carpenters; it has a flat striking face for driving nails and a forked claw for pulling them; typically 400–600 g, with a wooden, fibreglass, or steel handle.

Examples

"Der Zimmermann zog den verbogenen Nagel mit dem Zimmermannshammer heraus."

Natural Translation

The carpenter pulled out the bent nail with the claw hammer.

Literal Translation

The carpenter pulled the bent nail with the claw-hammer out.

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