tilt hammer

American

noun

a drop hammer used in forging, consisting of a heavy head at one end of a pivoted lever.

tilt hammer British

noun

a drop hammer consisting of a heavy head moving at the end of a pivoted arm; used in forging

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Etymology

Origin of tilt hammer

First recorded in 1740–50

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tilt hammer

Watt's favorite employment in Soho works late in 1783 and early in 1784 was to teach his engine, now become as docile as it was powerful, to work a tilt hammer.

From James Watt by Carnegie, Andrew

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