deadblow

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Etymology

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From dead +‎ blow.

Noun

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deadblow (plural deadblows)

  1. (chiefly attributive) A hammer or mallet designed to minimize rebound from the surface being struck, useful in precision work and in tight locations.
    • 2000, Timber Framing: Journal of the Timber Framers Guild, page 11:
      The most important is that the feel of the chisel's cutting action should be transmitted through the mallet to the operator. Wood, steel and rawhide do this well; deadblow mallets don't.
    • 2008, Andy Rae, Choosing & Using Hand Tools, page 103:
      The lack of vibration makes deadblows a good choice for case construction and other large panelwork, or wherever you need to hammer parts home in a controlled manner. But this style of hammer also excels at smaller work, too.