# hammered vs hammerhead

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### hammered
*adjective · frequency rank #16,483*
Having been hit with a hammer or hammer-like object.

### hammerhead
*noun · frequency rank #42,686*
The portion of a hammer containing the metal striking face (also including the claw or peen if so equipped).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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