the hammer

noun

: an event in which people compete by throwing a hammer (a metal sphere attached to a flexible handle) for distance

He won a gold medal in the hammer.

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Judy Garland’s iconic ruby-red slippers from The Wizard of Oz went under the hammer. —

Clare Fisher, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024 The world-famous violin is estimated to go under the hammer at Sotheby’s New York next month where it’s estimated to fetch anywhere from $12 million to $18 million, a sum that would break the record for the most expensive instrument ever sold, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday. —

Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024 The Land Rover auction will see cars from around the world go under the hammer attracting James Bond, classic Land Rover and special edition fans alike. —

Trinity Francis, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024 Sweeney brought the hammer down on coach Jim Montgomery on Tuesday. —

Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the hammer