Definition of Clawhammer

1. Noun. A hammer with a cleft at one end for pulling nails.

Exact synonyms: Carpenter's Hammer, Claw Hammer
Generic synonyms: Hammer

Definition of Clawhammer

1. Noun. (uncountable) A fingerpicking technique primarily used by banjo players, but also by some guitarists. ¹

2. Noun. (alternative spelling of claw hammer) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Clawhammer

1. of or relating to a style of banjo playing using the thumb and one or more fingers picking or strumming in a downward direction [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Clawhammer

claw hammers
claw hatchet
claw off
claw ring
clawback
clawbacks
clawed
clawed frog
clawed frogs
clawedness
clawer
clawers
clawfeet
clawfoot
clawfooted
clawhammer (current term)
clawhammers
clawhand
clawing
clawingly
clawless
clawlike
claws
claxon
claxons
clay
clay-colored robin
clay pigeon
clay pigeon poisoning
clay pigeons

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