anvil
/ˈæn.vɪl/
B2 · Upper Int.★★☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
a heavy iron block used by blacksmiths to shape hot metal by hitting it.
When to Use
⚙️Technical📚Academic Writing
Upper Intermediate — fluent in familiar topics
Examples in Conversation
“The blacksmith placed the red-hot metal on the anvil and started hammering.”
“I found an old anvil at a garage sale for twenty dollars.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A heavy iron block used in the blacksmithing trade as a surface upon which metal can be struck and shaped.