Definition of Peen

1. Noun. The part of a hammerhead opposite the flat striking surface (may have various shapes).

Group relationships: Hammerhead
Generic synonyms: Part, Portion

Definition of Peen

1. n. A round-edged, or hemispherical, end to the head of a hammer or sledge, used to stretch or bend metal by indentation.

2. v. t. To draw, bend, or straighten, as metal, by blows with the peen of a hammer or sledge.

Definition of Peen

1. Noun. The (generally spherical) end of the head of a hammer opposite the main hammering end; used to flatten the ends of rivets. ¹

2. Verb. To flatten the end of something, especially a rivet, by striking it with a hammer. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Peen

1. to beat with the non-flat end of a hammerhead [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Peen

peel out
peel strength
peelable
peele
peeled
peeler
peelers
peelhouse
peelhouses
peeling
peeling grapes
peelings
peels
peels away
peely-wally
peen (current term)
peenash
peened
peenge
peenged
peengeing
peenges
peenging
peening
peens
peenthrug
peeoy
peeoys
peep
peep-toe

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