Anvil

The rendering of the Hebrew word , “beaten,” found only in Isa. 41:7.

Part of speech: noun (n.)

1. An iron block, usually with a steel face, upon which metals are hammered and shaped.

2. Anything resembling an anvil in shape or use. Specifically (Anat.),

3. the incus. See Incus. 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.

Part of speech: verb (v.)

To form or shape on an anvil; to hammer out; as, anviled armor. Beau. & Fl.