clawhammer
/ˈklɔˌhæmər/
noun
- A hammer with a split head used for pulling nails, common in carpentry.
- The carpenter used a clawhammer to pry apart the wooden crate.
- A clawhammer is an essential tool for any home repair kit.
- He grabbed his clawhammer to remove the old nails from the board.
adjective
- Relating to a style of banjo playing that uses a downward striking motion, named after the motion of a clawhammer.
- He prefers clawhammer style over the three-finger picking method.
- She learned clawhammer banjo from her grandfather.
- The clawhammer technique gives the banjo a rhythmic, old-time sound.