anvil
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A heavy iron block on which a blacksmith hammers and shapes hot metal.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The blacksmith struck the glowing horseshoe against the _____."
Answer: anvil
In your own words, what does "anvil" mean?
A heavy iron block on which a blacksmith hammers and shapes hot metal.
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