anvils
|an-vil|
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/ˈæn.vəl/
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/ˈæn.vɪl/
(anvil)
heavy block for hammering
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anvil' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'anfyl'.
Historical Evolution
'anvil' changed from Old English 'anfyl' into Middle English forms such as 'anvil' and eventually became the modern English word 'anvil'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a block of iron used for hammering and shaping metal,' and over time this core meaning has remained largely unchanged.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a heavy block of iron or steel on which metal is placed to be struck and shaped by a hammer.
Blacksmiths keep several anvils in the workshop for different jobs.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/09/13 15:22