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n.
The end of a hammerhead opposite the flat striking surface, often wedge-shaped or ball-shaped and used for chipping, indenting, and metalworking.

tr.v., peened, peen·ing, peens.
To hammer, bend, or shape with a peen.

[Probably of Scandinavian origin.]


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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: the part of a hammerhead opposite the flat striking surface (may have various shapes)

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The word peen may refer to:

  • part of the head of a hammer, as for example in a ball-peen hammer
    • Peening accordingly means the working of metal by hitting with a hammer
  • Penis (slang)
  • Bays
  • Peen Bros (21st Century Fraternity)
  • Peen Bro Bird Gang (Notorious, World Renowned Band Of Internet Hooligans)

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