Hammer \Ham"mer\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Hammered} (-m[~e]rd); p.
   pr. & vb. n. {Hammering}.]
   1. To beat with a hammer; to beat with heavy blows; as, to
      hammer iron.
      
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   2. To form or forge with a hammer; to shape by beating.
      "Hammered money." --Dryden.
      
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   3. To form in the mind; to shape by hard intellectual labor;
      -- usually with out.
      
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            Who was hammering out a penny dialogue. --Jeffry.
      
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