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Definition of Anvil

1. Noun. A heavy block of iron or steel on which hot metals are shaped by hammering.

Definition of Anvil

1. n. An iron block, usually with a steel face, upon which metals are hammered and shaped.

2. v. t. To form or shape on an anvil; to hammer out; as, anviled armor.

Definition of Anvil

1. Noun. A heavy iron block used in the blacksmithing trade as a surface upon which metal can be struck and shaped. ¹

2. Noun. (skeleton) An incus bone in the inner ear. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Anvil

1. to shape on an anvil (a heavy iron block) [v -VILED, -VILING, -VILS or -VILLED, -VILLING, -VILS]

Medical Definition of Anvil

1. 1. An iron block, usually with a steel face, upon which metals are hammered and shaped. 2. Anything resembling an anvil in shape or use. Specifically, the incus. See Incus. To be on the anvil, to be in a state of discussion, formation, or preparation, as when a scheme or measure is forming, but not matured. Origin: OE. Anvelt, anfelt, anefelt, AS. Anfilt, onfilt; of uncertain origin; cf. OHG. Anafalz, D. Aanbeld. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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