Found 4 items, similar to anvil.
English → Indonesian (Kamus Landak) Definition: anvil landasan
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: anvil landasan
English → English (WordNet) Definition: anvil anvil n 1: a heavy block of iron or steel on which hot metals are shaped by hammering 2: the ossicle between the malleus and the stapes [syn: incus]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Anvil Anvil \An"vil\, n. [OE. anvelt, anfelt, anefelt, AS. anfilt, onfilt; of uncertain origin; cf. OHG. anafalz, D. aanbeld.] 1. An iron block, usually with a steel face, upon which metals are hammered and shaped. [1913 Webster] 2. Anything resembling an anvil in shape or use. Specifically (Anat.), the incus. See Incus. [1913 Webster] To be on the anvil, to be in a state of discussion, formation, or preparation, as when a scheme or measure is forming, but not matured. --Swift. [1913 Webster] Anvil \An"vil\, v. t. To form or shape on an anvil; to hammer out; as, anviled armor. --Beau. & Fl. [1913 Webster]