hammer (something) onto (something)

hammer (something) onto (something)

To attach something onto something else by striking it repeatedly (not necessarily with an actual hammer). We need to hammer this board onto the frame. Hey, can you hammer the lid back onto this can of paint? Come on, can't you just hammer the bumper back onto my car before Mom gets home and sees it?

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hammer something onto something

 and hammer something on

to pound something onto something. I hammered the lid onto the paint can. She hammered on the lid very tightly.

See also: hammer

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