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monument Word or Phrase:HELVE HAMMER *  
Definition:A cast iron hammer used for shingling iron or making heavy forgings.
monument Word or Phrase:HAMMER MILL *  
Definition:A mill, including a forge and powered hammers where hot metal is shaped by hammering and rolling.
monument Word or Phrase:HAMMER POND *  
Definition:Pond, created specifically for providing power to water-powered forges, blast furnaces, helve or other hammers.
monument Word or Phrase:TILT HAMMER *  
Definition:Early form of powered hammer, usually wooden, used primarily in the iron industry.
monument Word or Phrase:HAMMER *  
Definition:A machine in which a heavy block of metal is used for beating, breaking or driving something.

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