hammering

(noun) the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows). Synonyms: hammer, pound, pounding. Examples: "The sudden hammer of fists caught him off guard." "The pounding of feet on the hallway."

(verb) beat with or as if with a hammer. Synonyms: hammer. Example: "Hammer the metal flat."

(verb) create by hammering. Synonyms: forge, hammer. Examples: "Hammer the silver into a bowl." "Forge a pair of tongues."