How To Spell anvil?
How to Pronounce anvil?
Correct pronunciation for the word "anvil" is [ˈanvə͡l], [ˈanvəl], [ˈa_n_v_əl].
What are the misspellings for anvil?
"Anvil" in context
An anvil is a heavy, block-like object which is typically made of cast or wrought iron and is used in forging and metalworking. The instrument has a variety of uses, from creating objects from scrap metal to repairing existing pieces of metal. An anvil often has a convex shape on one side which is known as the horn, used for drawing out metal or for creating curved items such as horseshoes. The flat side, known as the face, is mostly used for hammering and flattening metals. The horns and faces of anvils often have round holes to aid in the hammering process.
Usage over time for anvil:
This graph shows how "anvil" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
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