Definition of Anvil

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

Generic synonyms: Block
Group relationships: Forge, Smithy

2. Noun. The ossicle between the malleus and the stapes.
Exact synonyms: Incus
Generic synonyms: Auditory Ossicle
Group relationships: Middle Ear, Tympanic Cavity, Tympanum

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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Anvil

anurans
anureses
anuresis
anuretic
anuria
anurias
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anurous
anury
anus cerebri
anus vesicalis
anuses
anusvara
anusvaras
anvil (current term)
anvil cloud
anvil clouds
anvil sound
anviled
anvilicious
anviling
anvilled
anvillike
anvilling
anvils
anviltop
anviltops
anxieties
anxietolytic

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