The Open Dictionary

peen

noun

UK/piːn/
US/piːn/

Definitions of peen noun

  1. Countable

    The rounded end of a hammerhead, opposite the striking face, often with a hemispherical shape.

    • Metalworkers use a ball peen hammer for shaping and working metal.

    • The artisan employed a cross peen hammer for detailed metalwork.

    • Blacksmiths utilize various peens to accomplish different tasks.

verb

UK/piːn/
US/piːn/

Definitions of peen verb

  1. Transitive

    To flatten or shape metal by striking it with the peen of a hammer.

    • They peened the rivets to secure the metal plates.

    • The edge of the metal was peened to make it flat.

    • The technician peened the metal to achieve the desired shape.