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Peen
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1
The
peen
is
the
end
of
a
hammer
head
opposite
the
flat
striking
surface
.
It
is
often
rounded
or
wedge-shaped
and
is
used
for
shaping
metal
or
other
materials
.
The
blacksmith
used
the
peen
of
the
hammer
to
shape
the
hot
metal
.
When
making
jewelry
,
the
artisan
carefully
used
the
peen
to
add
texture
to
the
metal
surface
.
The
mechanic
used
the
peen
to
gently
tap
the
metal
into
place
.
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Language
Old English
Original word
pēon
Originally meant
to beat or strike
Background
The term 'peen' comes from the Old English word 'pēon', which means to beat or strike. It has been used in metalworking for centuries to describe the part of the hammer used for shaping.