water hammer en · NOUN
Meanings
- (uncountable) A surge of pressure in a pipe carrying a fluid; especially the banging sound in a steam or hot water pipe caused by bubbles of air, or by an abrupt alteration of the flow.
- (countable, historical) A metal hammer used when heated, as by dipping in hot water, to blister the skin, as for counterirritation.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| waterhammer | alternative | lexicographic | |
| water hammers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |